Crispy homemade mozzarella sticks with seasoned panko coating, perfect for appetizers or snacks. Deep-fried until golden brown and served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
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Nutrition
High in protein and calcium from mozzarella cheese but also high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium due to deep-frying and cheese content.
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Energy | 795 kJ |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 43 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
*per serving
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
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Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Sugar Spun Run (Sam Merritt)
15
servings
0
per serve
0
minutes
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Ingredients
Equipment
Saucepan
Thermometer
Ziploc bag
Rolling Pin
Shallow dish
Wire cooking rack
Baking sheet
Paper Towels
Whisk
Instructions
1
Place panko crumbs in a Ziploc bag and use a rolling pin or mallet to crush until you have fine crumbs.
2
Pour crushed panko into a shallow dish and add Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, pepper, and salt and stir to combine.
3
In a separate, shallow bowl, crack 2 large eggs and beat with a whisk or the tines of a fork until scrambled.
4
Pour all-purpose flour in yet another shallow bowl.
5
If using a mozzarella block, cut widthwise into 15 sticks.
6
Working with one at a time, dip the stick in the flour and shake off any excess flour. Then dip in the beaten egg and let any excess drip off. Finally, dip in panko crumb mixture, making sure the entire cheese stick is coated with panko.
7
Place a wire cooking rack on a baking sheet and place breaded mozzarella sticks on rack. Once all sticks have been dipped, transfer to the freezer and chill for at least one hour. If you are chilling for longer than 1 hour, after 1 hour remove from freezer and place in an airtight container then return to freezer.
8
To Fry
While sticks are still in the freezer, fill a medium-sized saucepan 3" deep with vegetable oil. Attach a thermometer to the side and make sure it is suspended about halfway into the oil (and that it is not touching the bottom of the pot). Heat oil over medium heat until you reach a temperature of 350F (175C) then remove sticks from freezer.
While sticks are still in the freezer, fill a medium-sized saucepan 3" deep with vegetable oil. Attach a thermometer to the side and make sure it is suspended about halfway into the oil (and that it is not touching the bottom of the pot). Heat oil over medium heat until you reach a temperature of 350F (175C) then remove sticks from freezer.
9
Fry sticks, 2 at a time, until golden brown (about 1 minute) then remove to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Make sure oil returns to temperature before frying next batch.
10
Enjoy while still warm dipped in warmed marinara sauce.
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Sugar Spun Run (Sam Merritt)
15
servings
0
per serve
0
minutes
Crispy homemade mozzarella sticks with seasoned panko coating, perfect for appetizers or snacks. Deep-fried until golden brown and served with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
american
italian
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Ingredients
Equipment
Saucepan
Thermometer
Ziploc bag
Rolling Pin
Shallow dish
Wire cooking rack
Baking sheet
Paper Towels
Whisk
Instructions
1
Place panko crumbs in a Ziploc bag and use a rolling pin or mallet to crush until you have fine crumbs.
2
Pour crushed panko into a shallow dish and add Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, pepper, and salt and stir to combine.
3
In a separate, shallow bowl, crack 2 large eggs and beat with a whisk or the tines of a fork until scrambled.
4
Pour all-purpose flour in yet another shallow bowl.
5
If using a mozzarella block, cut widthwise into 15 sticks.
6
Working with one at a time, dip the stick in the flour and shake off any excess flour. Then dip in the beaten egg and let any excess drip off. Finally, dip in panko crumb mixture, making sure the entire cheese stick is coated with panko.
7
Place a wire cooking rack on a baking sheet and place breaded mozzarella sticks on rack. Once all sticks have been dipped, transfer to the freezer and chill for at least one hour. If you are chilling for longer than 1 hour, after 1 hour remove from freezer and place in an airtight container then return to freezer.
8
To Fry
While sticks are still in the freezer, fill a medium-sized saucepan 3" deep with vegetable oil. Attach a thermometer to the side and make sure it is suspended about halfway into the oil (and that it is not touching the bottom of the pot). Heat oil over medium heat until you reach a temperature of 350F (175C) then remove sticks from freezer.
While sticks are still in the freezer, fill a medium-sized saucepan 3" deep with vegetable oil. Attach a thermometer to the side and make sure it is suspended about halfway into the oil (and that it is not touching the bottom of the pot). Heat oil over medium heat until you reach a temperature of 350F (175C) then remove sticks from freezer.
9
Fry sticks, 2 at a time, until golden brown (about 1 minute) then remove to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Make sure oil returns to temperature before frying next batch.
10
Enjoy while still warm dipped in warmed marinara sauce.
vegetariansnackappetizerparty foodfamily friendlystovetop
Nutrition
High in protein and calcium from mozzarella cheese but also high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium due to deep-frying and cheese content.
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Energy | 795 kJ |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 43 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
*per serving
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
