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Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 24 sticks
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Fry up your very own breaded mozzarella sticks for a crispy, cheesy appetizer you can make at home!
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces string cheese sticks cut in half (1 package)
  • 1⅓ cups Italian breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs + 3 tablespoons water, beaten
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • Marinara sauce for dipping (click for recipe)

Instructions

  • Set up a breading station with 3 bowls for the flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
    halved mozzarella sticks on a white plate next to bowls filled with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  • For the breadcrumb mixture, combine the Italian breadcrumbs with the grated parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
    1⅓ cups Italian breadcrumbs, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Dredge each string cheese stick in flour, fully coating it on all sides.
    12 ounces string cheese sticks, ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Dip each stick in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off.
    3 large eggs
  • Then, roll each stick in the breadcrumb mixture, fully coating it on all sides.
    mozzarella sticks at various stages of being dredged through flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  • Dip each stick again in the egg mixture, and then roll again the breadcrumbs.
  • Transfer the sticks to a lined baking sheet.
    breaded mozzarella sticks lined up on parchment paper.
  • Freeze the sticks for 20-30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven until it reaches 325°F.
    2 cups vegetable oil
  • Drop 4-5 breaded sticks into the oil and fry for about 20 seconds until the breading is crispy and golden brown.
  • Transfer the mozzarella sticks to a plate or sheet pan lined with paper towel.
  • Serve immediately with marinara sauce.
    Marinara sauce
    overhead view of mozzarella sticks on a white serving platter with a small bowl of marinara sauce.

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Notes

  • Make sure the cheese is well-coated with breadcrumbs to avoid blowouts.
  • Do not skip freezing the mozzarella sticks before frying!
  • Nutritional information does not include marinara sauce. 
Storage: Store mozzarella sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stick | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg