Description
Crispy Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce & Creamy Dip are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion from game nights to cozy gatherings. These delightful snacks feature gooey mozzarella cheese enveloped in a crunchy panko coating, delivering a satisfying texture that pairs beautifully with rich marinara sauce and a creamy dip. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, you can customize the flavors to suit your taste buds. Whether served as an appetizer or a fun snack, these mozzarella sticks will become a favorite at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- Oil for frying
- 1 jar (15 oz) marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in one dish. In another dish, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Dip each mozzarella cube in the egg mixture and then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated mozzarella cubes for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the creamy dip, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and mix well.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce on one side and creamy dip on another.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Use high-quality block mozzarella for the best melting results. Double-coat the cheese for extra crunch. Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to avoid soggy sticks.