Mozzarella Sticks

Amira TrabelsiChef

Crispy and fried mozzarella sticks, perfect as a delicious appetizer.

Ingredients

• Mozzarella Cheese
  400 grams
• Flour
  1 cup
• Cornstarch
  0.3 cup
• Eggs
  3 pieces
• Liquid milk
  0.3 cup
• Salt and Black Pepper
  0
• Breadcrumbs or Ground Crackers
  1 cup
• Ground Crackers or Japanese Breadcrumbs (Panko)
  1 cup
• Garlic Powder
  1 tablespoon
• Dried Herbs (Optional)
  0
• Vegetable Oil for Frying
  1.5 cup

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the cheese into sticks of your desired size.

   5 min
2. 2

   Mix the flour and cornstarch well. Combine the eggs with the milk, salt, and pepper.

   Required Tools:

   Mixing Bowl

   5 min
3. 3

   Mix the two types of breadcrumbs with the garlic powder and herbs.

   Required Tools:

   Mixing Bowl

   5 min
4. 4

   Dip each stick in the egg mixture, then in the flour and cornstarch mixture, then back in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the sides of the stick to coat well.

   5 min
5. 5

   Arrange the sticks next to each other and place them in the freezer for just 15 minutes.

   Required Tools:

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   Freezer

   15 min
6. 6

   Fry the sticks in deep oil at 330°F until golden brown.

   Required Tools:

   Frying Pan

   10 min
7. 7

   Fry only two or three sticks at a time, drain, and serve hot.

   5 min

Nutrition Facts

Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)

Mozzarella Cheeseper 100g

Energy300 kcal

Protein22 g

Total Fat22 g

Carbohydrate2 g

Flourper 100g

Energy364 kcal

Protein10.33 g

Total Fat1 g

Carbohydrate76.31 g

Dietary Fiber2.7 g

Total Sugars0.3 g

Cornstarchper 100g

Energy381 kcal

Protein0.3 g

Total Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrate91.6 g

Dietary Fiber0.9 g

Total Sugars0.3 g

Liquid milkper 100g

Energy61 kcal

Protein3.3 g

Total Fat3.25 g

Carbohydrate4.8 g

Added Sugars4.8 g

Vitamin D1.3 mcg

LCarnitine3.3 mg

Garlic Powderper 100g

Energy331 kcal

Protein16.55 g

Total Fat0.73 g

Carbohydrate72.73 g

Dietary Fiber9.2 g

Total Sugars1 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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