Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella sticks into bite-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each piece into flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry mozzarella bites until golden and gooey, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough for crispy coating.
- Use fresh mozzarella for best gooey texture.
- You can freeze the bites before frying for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg