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Mozzarella Sticks

by Nabeela Kauser
Experience the delight of homemade mozzarella sticks, a crispy, cheesy appetizer perfect for any occasion. Learn how to whip up these crowd-pleasers, dive into their history, and overcome the recipe's complexities with ease.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 401 kcal
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Ingredients

  • 500 g Mozzarella Cheese Block of cheese
  • 50 g Plain Flour All purpose flour
  • 1/2 Salt
  • 1/2 Garlic Powder
  • 2 Eggs
  • 150 g Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning

Instructions

  • Cut the mozzarella cheese block into 4cm x 1cm thin sticks.
  • Pour the flour into a bowl with salt and garlic powder and mix together.
  • In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and whisk.
  • In a third bowl, pour the breadcrumb and Italian seasoning and mix.
  • Dredge the mozzarella sticks in the flour, shake off any excess flour, then dip into the egg and then press into the breadcrumbs to coat properly.
  • Set aside on parchment paper and freeze for 2 hours.
  • Fill a large pot with vegetable oil and heat up over a medium high heat.
  • Working in batches, fry the mozzarella, turning frequently until it is golden brown, around 2–3 mins. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Fry the sticks until golden brown.
  • Serve hot and enjoy with marinara sauce.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 25gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 727mgPotassium: 147mgFibre: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 648IUVitamin C: 0.01mgVitamin D: 1µgCalcium: 481mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cheese, Food, Kids Snacks, Mozzarella, Party Food, Recipe, Snack
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