Crispy Homemade Mozzarella Sticks That Will Blow Your Mind
Crispy homemade mozzarella sticks with a golden crunchy coating and gooey melted cheese inside. Perfect as a game day appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- Warm marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Pat the mozzarella sticks dry and freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and milk, and one with breadcrumbs, panko, garlic powder, paprika, and seasoning.
- Coat each frozen stick in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumb step for double coating.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry sticks for 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Freezing the cheese sticks prevents them from melting too quickly.
- Double coating ensures extra crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3 sticks)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg