Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mozzarella sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Set up breading station: flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture with Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Dip mozzarella sticks in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing to coat.
- Chill 15 minutes to set coating.
- Fry in hot oil (350°F/175°C) until crisp and golden, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with marinara sauce.
Notes
- For extra gooey centers, freeze mozzarella sticks for 20 minutes before frying.
- To bake instead of fry, place on a parchment-lined sheet and air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10-12 minutes, turning once.
- Use string cheese or mozzarella sticks for best melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Method: Deep-frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
