Mozzarella Sticks
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Mozzarella Sticks
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Mozzarella sticks are everyone's favorite cheesy appetizer. They are easy and delicious to make at home!
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 Mozzarella cheese sticks cut each in half to create a total of 16 smaller sticks
Instructions
- Mix the panko, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and water together. Place flour in a third bowl. Place bowls side by side starting with flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
- Prepare a tray lined with parchment paper and set this next to the bowl with the bread crumb mixture.
- Use tongs to place each mozzarella stick into the flour mixture (cover completely), then dip it into the egg mixture, then completely cover it with the bread crumb mixture and set onto prepared tray.
- When all of the mozzarella sticks have had one coat of breading we are going to give them a second coating. This time, flour is not needed. Once again, using tongs, place each cheese stick in the egg mixture and then coat completely with the breadcrumb mixture (sides and ends as well). Place back onto the tray.
- Freeze the coated mozzarella sticks for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet, or dutch oven, to a temperature of 325-350 degrees. A thermometer is extremely helpful. Place a plate lined with paper towels next to the deep frying station, this will be used to transfer the cheese sticks to when they come out of the oil.
- Fry mozzarella sticks for a minute or 2 per side, or until golden brown. Do not crowd the pan as it will drop the temperature of the oil. Pay close attention to how quickly they are browning and adjust your temperature if needed.
- Remove mozzarella sticks from oil and place on prepared plate lined with paper towels. Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing on the side if desired.
Notes
- If the bread crumb and panko mixture gets too clumpy from dipping the mozzarella sticks with egg mixture in it, you can make an additional batch of the bread crumb mixture.
- Though best served immediately, to store, place mozzarella sticks in an airtight container (or sandwich bag) and keep them refrigerated for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
273mg
(11%)
Potassium
39mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16mozzarella sticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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