PrintMonster Mozzarella Sticks Kids Beg For on Halloween Delight!
Delicious and spooky mozzarella sticks that kids will love to eat on Halloween.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
- Olive slices for eyes
- Red sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Freeze mozzarella sticks for at least 1 hour.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each frozen mozzarella stick in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Use olive slices to create monster eyes on the sticks.
- Serve with red sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the mozzarella sticks are frozen solid before frying to prevent them from oozing out.
- Feel free to add food coloring to the breadcrumbs for a more festive look.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mozzarella stick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg