Description
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks are a quick and easy snack featuring a crispy double-coated golden crust with a melty, gooey mozzarella cheese center. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or any cheesy craving, customizable with your favorite spices and dips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 cups or enough for deep frying)
- Mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese), quantity as desired
Instructions
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella stick first in flour, making sure it’s lightly dusted all around, then dip it into the egg wash until fully covered.
- Finally, roll it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the crumbs adhere well for a better crunch.
- Repeat the egg and breadcrumb dipping one more time for a thicker, sturdier crust that won’t easily burst when fried.
- Place the coated sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and pop them in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan or fryer.
- Carefully drop in the frozen sticks and fry for about 1-2 minutes or until they’re golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even frying.
- Use a slotted spoon to lift the mozzarella sticks out and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Serve immediately for that perfect gooey cheese experience with the ultimate crispy exterior.
Notes
- Use cold cheese sticks by chilling before coating to help them hold together during frying.
- Freezing the coated sticks before frying prevents cheese from leaking out.
- Do not overcrowd the fryer; cook in small batches for even frying and crispiness.
- Use a candy thermometer to keep the oil consistently at 350°F (175°C) for best results.
- Double-coating the breadcrumbs is essential for that unbeatable crunch and to keep cheese contained.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mozzarella sticks
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg