Description
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Perfect for any occasion, these mozzarella sticks are easy to make and delicious to eat, especially when paired with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
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- 12 sticks of mozzarella cheese (or string cheese)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain, panko or Italian breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Sticks: Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks if using a block. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Set Up Breading Station: In a shallow dish, mix the flour with a pinch of salt. In another dish, beat the eggs. In a third dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Bread the Cheese Sticks: Roll each frozen cheese stick in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture. For a thicker coating, dip the cheese sticks back into the egg and breadcrumbs a second time.
- Freeze Again: Place the breaded cheese sticks back on the baking sheet and freeze for an additional 15 minutes to help the coating adhere.
- Heat Oil: In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Mozzarella Sticks: Fry the cheese sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Serve hot with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
To prevent the cheese from oozing out, make sure the oil is hot enough and the cheese sticks are frozen solid before frying.
You can prepare the mozzarella sticks in advance and store them in the freezer until ready to fry or bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus freezing time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 7g