Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

5 from 5 votes

Chewy sticks of mozzarella cheese, wrapped in seasoned bread crumbs and deep fried until golden brown and crispy, these Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are the ultimate finger food appetizer. Crispy, gooey and cheesy, these cheese sticks come together easier than you think.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Additional Time1

Total Time1 13

Course: Hot Appetizers

Cuisine: American/Italian

Keyword: cheese sticks, fried cheese, homemade, hot appetizers, mozzarella sticks

Servings:

Calories: 183kcal

Author: Michaela Kenkel

Equipment

Ingredients

¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons water
12 Mozzarella cheese sticks
1 cup seasoned breads crumbs
¼ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup marinara sauce for serving

Instructions

In a shallow dish, mix up flour, salt and pepper.
In another shallow dish beat eggs with water.
Add bread crumbs to another shallow dish.
To prepare each cheese stick, dip it into the egg mixture, then the flour mixture, then back into the egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least one hour.
To fry the cheese sticks, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook half of the cheese sticks for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown on all sides.
Move to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

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