Mozzarella Sticks II

Cinco de Mayo - Appetizer and Snack

Mozzarella cheese sticks are dipped in a tasty beer batter, then deep fried. Be careful when you take that first bite of hot, gooey cheese!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1hr30 mins

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 servings

Mozzarella Sticks II

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

⅛ teaspoon baking soda

¾ teaspoon salt

1 pinch ground white pepper

1 cup beer

4 cups safflower oil

1 egg white

1 pound mozzarella cheese sticks

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Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl mix together flour baking powder baking soda salt and white pepper. Gradually pour in beer. Whisk briskly. Cover and allow the mixture to stand 90 minutes.

Step 2

In a large deep skillet heat safflower oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Whip the egg white into the batter. Dip mozzarella cheese sticks into the batter.

Step 4

With a slotted metal spoon place coated cheese sticks a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry 2 1/2 to 3 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Mozzarella Sticks II

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 590.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 7.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 59.1g 91%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 31%

Cholesterol: 18.2mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 136.5IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Folate: 17.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 230.3mg 23%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 9.5mg 3%

Potassium: 39.9mg 1%

Sodium: 310mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 531.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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