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Golden fried mozzarella sticks with a crunchy coating, served with marinara and a creamy dipping sauce.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Deep skillet or pot
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

  1. Set up breading station with flour, eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
  2. Coat mozzarella sticks in flour, egg, breadcrumbs, then repeat egg and breadcrumbs.
  3. Freeze breaded sticks for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Fry sticks in 350°F oil for 1–2 minutes until golden.
  5. Prepare marinara and creamy dip while sticks cool slightly, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 16gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Freezing the breaded sticks before frying helps prevent cheese leaks.

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