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Crispy homemade mozzarella sticks with marinara dipping sauce. Easy appetizer recipe for parties and snacks.

Fried Mozzarella

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 212 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16-ounce mozzarella cheese block
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 3/4 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Marinara sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks about 1/2 inch thick.
    Sliced white cheese on wooden cutting board for baking or cooking recipes.
  • Place the flour in a shallow bowl. In a second bowl, beat the eggs with water. In a third bowl, add the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and onion powder and mix to combine them.
    Breading station for Fried Mozzarella with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  • Dredge each mozzarella stick in the flour, shaking off any excess.
    Dredging mozzarella sticks in flour, with bowls of egg wash and breadcrumbs.
  • Dip the floured stick into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off.
    Dipping Fried Mozzarella sticks into the egg mixture.
  • Roll the stick in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
    Rolling mozzarella sticks in breadcrumbs for Fried Mozzarella.
  • For a thicker crust, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps.
    Dipping Fried Mozzarella sticks in egg wash for a thicker crust.
  • Place the breaded sticks on a plate and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
    Frozen breaded Fried Mozzarella sticks on a plate, covered with plastic wrap.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F.
    Heating vegetable oil in a red pot for fried mozzarella.
  • Fry the sticks in batches for 1–2 minutes, until golden brown.
    Frying breaded Fried Mozzarella sticks in hot vegetable oil in a red pot.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve hot with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 363mgFiber: 1g
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