Irresistible Mozzarella Cheese Sticks 🧀🧀

Crispy, golden, and gooey mozzarella sticks—perfect for snacking or party appetizers!

Ingredients

• 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Marinara sauce (for dipping)

Instructions

1. Freeze: Freeze mozzarella sticks for at least 1 hour to keep shape while frying.
2. Prepare coatings: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a third.
3. Coat sticks: Dredge each stick in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture. For extra crunch, repeat egg and breadcrumb coating.
4. Fry: Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Fry sticks in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Avoid overcooking.
5. Drain: Place fried sticks on paper towels to remove excess oil.
6. Serve: Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

• For a healthier version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
• Add red pepper flakes to breadcrumb mixture for extra spice.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Servings: 3
• Calories: ~250 kcal (per 4 sticks)

✨ Crispy outside, melty inside—these mozzarella sticks are irresistible!