Description
Delicious Mozzarella Stick Fries combine crispy exteriors and cheesy goodness, making them the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Marinara sauce (optional)
- Ranch dressing (optional)
- Garlic aioli (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the mozzarella sticks in half for longer pieces if desired.
- Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Dip the floured mozzarella stick into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Roll the egg-coated mozzarella stick in the breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
- Repeat this process for all cheese sticks.
- Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches until they are golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or garlic aioli for dipping.
Notes
For extra crunch, double dip the mozzarella sticks before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: mozzarella sticks, fries, comfort food, snacks, cheese, family recipe