Description
Crispy Mozzarella Sticks with Dips are a must-try snack that combines a crunchy exterior with gooey, melty cheese. Perfect for game nights or cozy movie marathons, these homemade delights are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible treat that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (about 1 cup)
- Dipping sauces of choice (marinara, ranch, spicy aioli)
Instructions
- Freeze mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes to maintain shape during frying.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, another with beaten eggs, and a third with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder.
- Coat each frozen mozzarella stick in flour, dip in egg, and coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry sticks for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg