Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese cut in half)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Place the mozzarella sticks in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. This will help them hold their shape during frying.
- In a shallow dish, place the flour. In a second shallow dish, whisk the eggs. In a third shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each mozzarella stick in the flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it thoroughly with the panko breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating process for each stick to double bread them.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature.
- Carefully place the breaded mozzarella sticks in the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Fry for about 30-60 seconds per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Watch them closely, as they can burn quickly.
- Remove the mozzarella sticks from the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispy mozzarella sticks, you can freeze the breaded sticks for 30 minutes before frying. Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when frying, as this will lower the oil temperature and result in soggy sticks. If you don’t have panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs, but the texture won’t be as crispy. Store any leftover mozzarella sticks in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or honey mustard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 mozzarella sticks)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg