Description
Crispy, golden mozzarella sticks coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried to perfection, perfect as a delicious appetizer or snack served with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Mozzarella Sticks
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
Coating
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Frying
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat Oil: Preheat a deep pot or deep fryer with oil to 350°F to prepare for frying the mozzarella sticks.
- Cut Cheese: Cut mozzarella cheese into sticks about 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches long for uniform frying and serving size.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for flavorful coating.
- Set Flour: Place the all-purpose flour in another shallow dish for the initial coating step.
- Whisk Eggs: Whisk the eggs in a third shallow dish to help the breadcrumbs adhere to the cheese sticks.
- Coat Mozzarella Sticks: Dredge each mozzarella stick first in flour, then dip in whisked eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture ensuring full coverage.
- Optional Double Coating: Repeat the dredging process for a thicker, crunchier coating if desired.
- Freeze Coated Sticks: Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes to prevent cheese melting too quickly during frying.
- Heat Oil: Ensure the frying oil is heated to 350°F before cooking the sticks to achieve crispiness and prevent greasy texture.
- Fry Sticks: Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove sticks with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Serve hot with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for a classic appetizer experience.
- Enjoy: Bite into the warm, gooey mozzarella sticks and enjoy your homemade treat!
Notes
- Freezing the coated sticks before frying is essential to prevent cheese leakage.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for best results.
- Double coating the sticks increases the crunchiness but adds extra cooking time.
- Vegetable or canola oil with a high smoke point is preferred for frying.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; mozzarella sticks tend to harden as they cool.
