Description
Crispy mozzarella sticks wrapped in golden egg roll wrappers bring Italian-American comfort to your plate. Cheese melts inside a crunchy exterior, creating an irresistible appetizer that satisfies your craving for something indulgent and delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 12 egg roll pastry sheets
Breading and Sealing:
- 1 teaspoon water
Cooking Oil:
- oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Fill a cast-iron skillet with oil to a depth of ½ inch, heating to 375°F over medium flame. Test oil readiness by dropping a wrapper fragment—immediate sizzling indicates optimal temperature.
- Position string cheese near one egg roll wrapper corner, initiating a precise roll. Midway through, strategically fold sides inward, creating a compact envelope-like configuration.
- Moisten fingertip with water, trace along wrapper’s top edge to secure closure. Apply firm pressure ensuring a tight seal. Repeat process for remaining cheese portions.
- Gently submerge prepared mozzarella sticks into sizzling oil, maintaining spacing to prevent overcrowding. Fry approximately 30-60 seconds per side until achieving uniform golden-brown exterior.
- Utilize tongs to carefully rotate sticks, guaranteeing consistent crispy texture throughout. Once perfectly bronzed, transfer to paper towel-lined surface to absorb residual oil.
- Plate warm mozzarella sticks immediately, accompanying with preferred dipping companions such as classic marinara, creamy ranch, or zesty sriracha mayo for enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Use a reliable deep-fry thermometer to ensure precise oil temperature for perfect crispy texture without burning.
- Select low-moisture mozzarella string cheese for best melting and preventing cheese leakage during frying.
- Seal egg roll wrappers tightly with water to prevent cheese from escaping while cooking.
- Drain fried mozzarella sticks on paper towels to remove excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg