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Authentic Mozzarella Sticks Recipe!

Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Homemade mozzarella cheese sticks are ultra crispy on the outside and gooey and melty in the middle. Dip them in marinara sauce or ranch for the ultimate snack or party appetizer!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 17 minutes
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 16

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz block whole milk mozzarella cheese*
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 cups Italian style bread crumbs**
  • salt
  • tallow beef fat*** (or other deep frying fat of choice)

Instructions

  • Slice mozzarella into 1/2 inch thick sticks.
    Slice mozzarella into 1/2 inch thick sticks.
  • Whisk eggs with salt and water in one bowl; place bread crumbs in another bowl.
    Whisk eggs with salt and water in one bowl; place bread crumbs in another bowl.
  • Dip each cheese stick in egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Repeat for all sticks.
    Dip each cheese stick in egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Repeat for all sticks.
  • Repeat the egg and bread crumb coating for each stick.
    Repeat the egg and bread crumb coating for each stick.
  • Place breaded sticks on a tray and freeze for at least 2 hours.
    Place breaded sticks on a tray and freeze for at least 2 hours.
  • Heat frying fat to 365°F.
  • Fry frozen sticks in batches for about 2 minutes, until golden brown.
    Fry frozen sticks in batches for about 2 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve with marinara or your favorite sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg
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