Description
Uncover the secret to irresistibly tasty snacks with these crispy mozzarella poppers drizzled with a sweet maple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the mozzarella sticks by cutting them into uniform sizes.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella stick first in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the breaded mozzarella sticks until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 poppers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg