A spooky twist on traditional mozzarella sticks, perfect for Halloween. Each stick is topped with an almond to mimic a creepy fingernail, served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
- 12 sticks mozzarella cheese cut into stick shapes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
- 2 cups bread crumbs seasoned
- 2 units eggs beaten
- 12 whole almonds for fingernails
- 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping
- as needed unit oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the mozzarella sticks by cutting mozzarella cheese into 3-inch sticks.
- Coat each stick with flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and then coat with seasoned bread crumbs. Repeat to ensure a thick coat.
- Attach an almond to one end of each stick, pressing slightly to create a fingernail look.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the coated sticks until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 3gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 16gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 6mg