Mozzarella Sticks with Wonton Wrappers
These Mozzarella Sticks with Wonton Wrappers are a riff on the classic. We made this recipe easier to quicker to make, with the same crispy mozzarella sticks you love!
Servings: 8
Calories: 304kcal
Ingredients
- 40 square wonton wrappers
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons water
- 20 ounces part-skim mozzarella, cut into 40 (2 ½” x ¼″ x ¼″) sticks
- salt to taste
- oil for frying
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Stir egg and water together and brush each wonton wrapper with the egg wash and place a piece of mozzarella in each wonton, diagonally in one corner.
- Tightly roll the stick of cheese in the wonton wrapper, tucking the sides in about halfway through the rolling, before completing and sealing.
- Place wrapped mozzarella stick onto a parchment lined baking sheet, seam side down.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all the wontons and mozzarella sticks have been used.
- Place mozzarella stick in the freezer for at least an hour.
- Pour about 2 inches oil into a tall pot and preheat stovetop to 350˚F.
- Remove mozzarella sticks from freezer and fry in small batches, for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the wontons turn golden brown and the cheese has melted through.
- Drain onto a paper towel and lightly season with salt.
- Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.
Notes
- *Makes 40 sticks
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 822mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 579mg | Iron: 2mg