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Crispy Homemade Mozzarella Sticks Recipe with Marinara Dipping Sauce

Crispy Homemade Mozzarella Sticks Recipe with Marinara Sauce

Enjoy these crispy homemade mozzarella sticks with marinara dipping sauce that are sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 15 sticks
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 138
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Breading Mixture
  • 1.5 cups plain Panko
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon table salt
Main Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 lb whole milk mozzarella block or string cheese
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Marinara sauce for dipping

Equipment

  • Deep pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare a frying station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with the Panko mixture seasoned with Italian seasoning, dried parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Cut the mozzarella into sticks.
  3. Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, dip into the egg, and then coat in the Panko mixture.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. Drain on paper towels and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize the seasoning and cheese type to your preference for extra flavor.

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