Homemade Cheese Sticks Recipe
Crispy on the outside and deliciously melty on the inside, these homemade cheese sticks are a quick, budget-friendly snack or appetizer that’s easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
Instructions
- Cut each string cheese stick in half and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1–2 hours to prevent melting during frying.
- Add flour to one bowl. Whisk eggs with water in another. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each frozen stick in flour, dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium until it reaches 350°F. A breadcrumb should sizzle when dropped in.
- Fry a few sticks at a time for 1–2 minutes, turning until golden. Remove as soon as they begin to ooze.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool for a minute or two before serving.