Breaded mozzarella cheese sticks served with tomato sauce
Yesss 😍🧀 Rántott Sajt is a Hungarian favorite—crispy outside, gooey inside, and totally addictive. Here’s the classic, foolproof version just like you’d get in Hungary.
🇭🇺 Fried Cheese (Rántott Sajt)
Ingredients
4 slices semi-hard cheese (Edam, Trappista, Gouda, or Emmental)
Salt (optional)
All-purpose flour
2 eggs
Breadcrumbs
Oil for frying
Instructions
Prep the cheese Cut cheese into thick slices (about 1–1.5 cm). Pat dry.
Breading station
Bowl 1: flour
Bowl 2: beaten eggs
Bowl 3: breadcrumbs
Double coat (important!) Dip cheese in flour → egg → breadcrumbs → egg again → breadcrumbs again. Press breadcrumbs firmly to seal edges.
Chill Place breaded cheese in the freezer for 20–30 minutes (don’t skip—prevents leaking).
Fry Heat oil to 170–180°C (340–355°F). Fry cheese quickly, 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
Drain & serve Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately while melty inside 🤤
