Tasty Homemade Mozzarella Sticks Recipe




Fresh mozzarella originates from Italy and is made from the pasteurized milk of cows or buffalos. Famous for its soft and moist texture, this tasty dairy product can be used in many recipes. Read on to learn how to prepare homemade mozzarella cheese sticks, a delicious treat that you and your loved ones can enjoy.

Ingredients

You need fresh mozzarella cut into half-inch-thick slices. The length shouldn't exceed 4 inches if you want bite-sized snacks.
Other ingredients include 2 eggs, a quarter cup of milk, a cup of flour, 2 cups of breadcrumbs, and a cup of oil. A tiny amount of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is needed to neutralize the milky taste of the cheese. You can also add other seasonings like Italian spice, chili, or ground cinnamon.

Cooking Instructions

You need to prepare 3 large bowls, a cookie tray, and a frying pan. Follow these instructions to ensure that every bite of your cheese snacks will be oozing with flavor.
·        In a bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly and whisk them together with milk. Set it aside.
·        In the 2 other bowls, prepare one with flour, and the other with breadcrumbs and your choice of seasoning, including salt, pepper, and garlic.
·        Dip a slice of cheese into the eggs and then roll it over the flour and breadcrumbs mix.
·        Repeat the previous step. You need to create 2 layers of breading to give the sticks a thicker shell so the cheese won't overflow while you're frying them.
·        Arrange the 12 sticks into a cookie tray, and make sure that they don't touch each other. Refrigerate them for at least 2 hours. This step is crucial to make the mozzarella firmer before you fry them.
·        Place the pan on the stove on medium heat (about 350 degrees F). Pour oil into it and wait for 2 to 3 minutes before dipping your first batch.
·        Deep fry 4 sticks first. Leave them for 2 to 3 minutes until they're crisp and golden brown.
·        Cook the remaining batches the same way, or store them in the fridge to be enjoyed later.

Mozzarella Cheese Stick Nutrition Information

A single stick has about 100 calories. It also contains 0.3 oz of carbohydrates, 0.2 oz of fat, and 0.15 oz of protein. Tiny amounts of sodium, calcium, and potassium are also present.
When eating, take a small bite of the tip first and let the cheese flow out. It's going to be a little gooey and messy, but that's part of the fun! You can also serve your homemade mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara sauce to enrich the flavor and make them more delicious.

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