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Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy bread crumb coated cheese sticks with melted cheese in the middle!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 266 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 oz string cheese
- 2 c. panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- oil for frying
For Serving
- ranch dressing
- marinara sauce
- Parsley chopped for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl or plate add breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning to shallow bowl or plate and mix with fork.
- In another shallow bowl or plate add flour.
- In a small bowl whisk together egg, salt, pepper and buttermilk, then add to a third shallow bowl or plate.
- Dip cheese stick into egg mixture, then into flour, back into the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumbs. Press crumbs into cheese gently.
- Place on a sheet pan and freeze for 20-30 minutes.
- Add about 2 inches of oil to heavy skillet and heat to 350 degrees F.
- Add to hot oil in batches and fry until golden on all sides, about 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning frequently.
- Remove from oil and drain on a plate lined with a paper towel. Serve immediately with favorite dipping sauces.
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Notes
- Use string cheese to make this recipe easy! No slicing or guessing required – they are perfectly sized.
- Bread all of the sticks and then freeze them for a bit so they’re nice and cold. They will fry up perfectly!
- Use a high smoke point cooking oil like vegetable oil or canola oil.
- Monitor the temperature of the oil – 350°F is the perfect temperature for frying!
Nutrition Information
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
496mg
(21%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
43IU
(1%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.