Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Crispy Homemade Mozzarella Sticks! Golden-brown and gooey on the inside, they deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite. Perfect for game days or cozy movie nights, this quick and easy recipe brings back fond childhood memories while delivering cheesy goodness in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 string cheese sticks (mozzarella)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp olive oil or cooking spray
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Season each bowl with salt and pepper.
- Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, dip it into the egg mixture, and then roll it in breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Arrange the coated sticks on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they have space between them.
- Lightly spray the tops with olive oil and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg