Jalapeno Mozzarella Sticks are crispy and crunchy on the outside and cheesy and spicy on the inside. Party appetizer perfection!
Course Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword appetizer, Food, man food, mozzarella sticks, Recipe, super bowl
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4Servings
Ingredients
Ingredients:
1cuppanko bread crumbs
1/4teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
8sticks of mozzarella string cheesecut in half
8small jalapenoscut in half lengthwise, stems and seeds removed
16wonton wrappers
bowl of water
1eggbeaten
oil for frying
Instructions
Combine the panko, salt and garlic powder together in a bowl.
Place one piece of mozzarella, in one half of a jalapeno, place both in a wonton wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and run along the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper around the mozzarella so that it is completely closed. Dip into the egg. Dredge in the panko mixture to coat completely. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
In a large pot heat 1 inch of oil to 350 degrees. Fry mozzarella sticks, in batches if necessary, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Serve.