Deep Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Crispy, gooey, and absolutely irresistible, these Deep Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are the ultimate appetizer or snack for cheese lovers everywhere. Featuring a double coating of seasoned breadcrumbs infused with Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, these golden delights deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite. The secret to perfection lies in freezing the coated sticks before frying, ensuring melty cheese inside without any messy leaks. Ready in just 20 minutes of hands-on time, these cheese sticks are fried to golden perfection and pair beautifully with marinara sauce or your favorite dip. Perfect for game days, parties, or a decadent treat, this crowd-pleasing recipe guarantees smiles all around!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Cut mozzarella cheese sticks in half if they're long. You should have 12 even, snackable pieces.
Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, add the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. In the third bowl, mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess. Next, dip into the egg mixture, ensuring the stick is fully coated. Finally, roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating. Repeat this process for all sticks.
For an extra crispy coating, repeat the egg dip and breadcrumb step for each mozzarella stick. Place the coated sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours until firm. This helps prevent the cheese from oozing out during frying.
In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature.
Carefully drop a few mozzarella sticks into the hot oil, ensuring they don’t overcrowd the pot. Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning once if needed.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried mozzarella sticks and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately with marinara sauce, or your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1014.7 g | 1301% | |
| Saturated Fat | 171.8 g | 859% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 6498 mg | 283% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 326.5 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 111.6 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
