Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
MozzarellaCheese Sticks have a crunchy crust seasoned with several herbs andspices, plus super gooey and stringy cheese inside! Dunk them intothe easiest marinara sauce for an awesome snack or appetizer!
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Servings: 16 cheese sticks
Calories: 67 kcal
Ingredients
- 16 Mozzarella string cheese sticks
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup corn starch
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- oil for frying
Instructions
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Open the cheese strings, arrange on a cutting board covered with parchment paper, and place in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours.
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Combine flour and cornstarch in a small bowl shallow bowl.
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Combine the Italian breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, Panko bread crumbs and dried Italian herbs in a separate shallow bowl.
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In third shallow bowl, whisk eggs and olive oil until well combined.
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Dip each cheese stick into the egg mixture, then gently roll into the flour mixture.
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Dip back into the egg mixture and now into the Panko mixture, pressing the crumbs on each piece of cheese until coated.
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Arrange on a cutting board covered with parchment paper. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet.
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In small batches, fry the cheese sticks into the hot oil for about 2 minutes or just until browned. Do not overcook or the cheese will leak out.
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Serve hot with warm pasta sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 122mg5%
Potassium 37mg1%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 108IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.