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Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time6 minsTotal Time1 hr 25 mins

String cheese double-coated in seasoned crumbs, frozen, and fried until golden and gooey. Makes 12.

Homemade mozzarella sticks with melted cheese pull

Coating

 ½ cup all-purpose flour
 2 large eggs
 1 tbsp milk
 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
 ½ cup panko
 1 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Sticks

 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
 neutral oil, for frying
 marinara sauce, for dipping
1

Set up. Place the flour in one bowl, eggs beaten with milk in another, and breadcrumbs, panko, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a third.

2

First coat. Roll each cheese stick in flour, then egg, then crumbs.

3

Second coat. Dip again in egg and crumbs, pressing the crumbs firmly onto the ends.

4

Freeze. Freeze on a lined tray for at least 1 hour.

5

Fry. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry in small batches 1–2 minutes until golden. Drain and serve with marinara.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

3 sticks

Amount per serving
Calories595
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g45%

Saturated Fat 13g65%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 138mg46%
Sodium 900mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 37g14%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 27g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

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