Crunchy Cheese Sticks
Golden, crispy fried cheese sticks that are gooey inside and crunchy outside. A perfect quick snack or appetizer.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 15g
Ingredients
- 8 sticks mozzarella cheese sticks
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Set up a breading station: place the 1/2 cup flour in one shallow bowl, beat the 2 eggs in another, and put the 1 cup breadcrumbs mixed with the 1/2 tsp salt in a third.
- 2
Coat each of the 8 mozzarella sticks in flour, then dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs. Press gently so the coating sticks.
- 3
Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until a breadcrumb sizzles immediately when dropped in, about 350°F.
- 4
Fry the coated sticks in batches, without crowding, until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve hot, with marinara sauce for dipping if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet
- shallow bowls
- tongs
- paper towels
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