Super Easy Cheese Sticks
Crispy, gooey, and packed with flavor, these Super Easy Cheese Sticks are the ultimate snack or appetizer for cheese lovers! Featuring stretchy mozzarella coated in a perfectly seasoned breadcrumb crust, this recipe comes together with just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time. With options to add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, or garlic powder to the coating, you can customize the flavor to suit your tastes. Freezing the cheese sticks before frying ensures a golden-crisp exterior while keeping the insides irresistibly melty. Serve them hot with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear in minutes! Perfect for parties, game days, or when you're craving comfort food, these homemade cheese sticks are guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional, grated)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder (optional)
- 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup Marinara sauce (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
Place the mozzarella cheese sticks in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to starting the recipe to help prevent them from melting too quickly during frying.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, add the flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. In the third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese (if using), Italian seasoning (if using), and garlic powder (if using).
Dredge each cheese stick in the flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Dip the floured cheese stick into the egg mixture, making sure it is evenly coated.
Roll the cheese stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres well. For an extra-crispy coating, repeat the process by dipping the stick back into the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumbs again.
Place the breaded cheese sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for an additional 15–20 minutes. This step helps ensure the coating stays intact during frying.
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Make sure the oil is deep enough to fully submerge the cheese sticks.
Carefully place 3–4 cheese sticks in the hot oil at a time, frying them in small batches. Cook for 1–2 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cheese sticks and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining cheese sticks, ensuring the oil temperature stays consistent.
Serve the cheese sticks warm with marinara sauce (optional) for dipping. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 778.2 g | 998% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.1 g | 700% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 5564 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.6 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 101.0 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 840 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1049 mg | 22% | |
*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.
