Description
Crispy mozzarella sticks served with marinara sauce and a creamy dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then in eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the breaded mozzarella sticks until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for the creamy dip.
- Serve mozzarella sticks warm with marinara sauce and creamy dip.
Notes
- For extra flavor, season the breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
- Make sure the oil is hot before frying to ensure crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Mozzarella Sticks, Marinara Sauce, Creamy Dip, Appetizer