Crispy Mozzarella Cheese Sticks - Easy Recipes for Dinner
Easy recipes for dinner start with these Crispy Mozzarella Cheese Sticks! Enjoy a crunchy, cheesy delight with a golden crust, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Freeze mozzarella sticks for at least 1 hour before coating.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour, then the eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating for extra crunch.
- Freeze the coated sticks for another 30 minutes to prevent cheese leakage.
- Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the cheese sticks in batches for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with marinara sauce.