Description
Craving a cheesy snack? These homemade mozzarella sticks are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside—perfect for sharing with friends
Ingredients
– 1 1⁄2 cups plain Panko
– 1⁄2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1⁄2 teaspoon dried parsley
– 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1⁄4 teaspoon table salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 lb whole milk mozzarella block (or 15 whole milk string cheese)
– Vegetable oil (for frying)
– Marinara sauce
Instructions
Start by crushing the Panko crumbs in a Ziploc bag until they’re nice and fine. This gives us that perfect crunchy coating!
2. Next, pour your crushed Panko into a shallow dish. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, dried parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix it all together so those flavors mingle.
3. In a separate bowl, go ahead and beat your eggs until they’re nice and frothy.
4. Place your flour in another shallow bowl, ready for some serious coating action.
5. If you’re using a block of mozzarella, slice it into 15 equal sticks—this makes them the perfect size for snacking.
6. Now, it’s time to assemble! Dip each mozzarella stick in the flour first, making sure it’s lightly coated. Then, dunk it into the beaten eggs, and finally, roll it in that flavorful Panko mixture until well-coated.
7. Place your coated sticks on a wire rack over a baking sheet and pop them in the freezer for at least one hour. This step is crucial for achieving that irresistible crispiness!
8. When you’re ready to fry, heat up some vegetable oil in a pan. Carefully place the frozen sticks in the hot oil and fry until they turn a golden brown color.
9. Serve your delicious mozzarella sticks hot with marinara sauce for dipping, and enjoy the cheesy goodness!
These mozzarella sticks are sure to impress, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just treating yourself. Happy frying!