Description
Crispy golden Ooey Gooey Mozzarella Sticks deliver irresistible cheesy goodness straight from Italian kitchens. Cheese lovers will devour these perfectly breaded, melty delights that promise a crunchy exterior and molten center with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese)
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Cooking Essentials:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the mozzarella by unwrapping and placing in the freezer for 30 minutes to maintain structural integrity during cooking process.
- Create a three-stage coating system: first station with flour, second with whisked eggs, third with seasoned breadcrumbs incorporating garlic powder, Italian herbs, and salt.
- Methodically coat each frozen cheese stick by first rolling in flour, ensuring complete coverage, then dredging through beaten eggs.
- Transfer egg-coated stick to seasoned breadcrumb mixture, thoroughly rolling to create an even, crisp exterior. For enhanced crunchiness, repeat egg and breadcrumb layers.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 375°F, maintaining consistent medium-high temperature for optimal frying conditions.
- Carefully lower breaded mozzarella sticks into hot oil, cooking in small batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even golden-brown coloration.
- Fry each batch for approximately 1-2 minutes, rotating occasionally to achieve uniform crispness and prevent burning.
- Remove sticks using slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels.
- Plate immediately while hot, accompanied by warm marinara sauce for dipping and maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Freezing is crucial for maintaining the cheese’s structure and preventing rapid melting during frying, ensuring a crispy exterior and gooey interior.
- Create a robust breading station by mixing breadcrumbs with herbs and spices to elevate the flavor profile and add extra crunch.
- Double-coating the cheese sticks provides an ultra-crispy exterior that locks in the melted mozzarella, creating a perfect textural contrast.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350-375°F for optimal golden-brown results without burning the breading or causing cheese leakage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg