Homemade Mozzarella Sticks Recipe (Breaded Cheese)
Homemade mozzarella sticks are easy to make and taste even better than frozen or takeout versions. Make this fried cheese recipe in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- Oil for frying
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
Instructions
- Add 2-3 inches of oil to a deep-frying pan or pot and heat it over medium heat or until it reaches 265 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In the meantime, add the flour to a shallow bowl then add the salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and water together.
- Finally, in a separate shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
- Dredge the cheese sticks one at a time in the flour then dip them in the egg mixture then coat them in the breadcrumbs and set them on a plate or cooling rack.
- Once the oil is ready, fry each of the cheese sticks in the oil for 2-3 minutes or until light and golden. Only add 3-4 cheese sticks at a time to not overcrowd the pan.
- Let them cool on a cooling rack or a plate fitted with a paper towel then serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
These cheese sticks can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat them in a 375-degree oven for 5 minutes or until crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 158cal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 461mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg