Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade mozzarella sticks with this easy recipe. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, these mozzarella sticks are perfect for snacking or as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
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Mozzarella Sticks:
- 250 g Block of Mozzarella Cut into 1/2"x1/2"(1.3cmx1.3cm) sticks
Batter:
- 1 Eggs
- 30 ml Milk
- 30 g All-Purpose Flour
Breadcrumb Coating:
- 100 g Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
Other:
- Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella cheese block into sticks about ½”x½” (1.3cm x 1.3cm) in size.
- Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, coating all sides evenly.
- Dip the floured stick into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off.
- Coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help it stick.
- Repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps for a double coating.
- Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a tray and freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the frozen sticks in batches for 1–2 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Prepare three separate bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten egg mixed with milk, and one with breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Notes
- Cutting the cheese evenly makes all the difference: I like to keep the sticks the same size so they fry up nice and evenly, it also just makes them look tidier on the plate.
- Double coating is my little secret: I always do a second dip in the egg and breadcrumbs because it really helps keep all that melty cheese where it belongs, inside!
- Freezing is worth the wait: Don’t skip this step. I’ve tried rushing it before, and the cheese just melts right out. A quick hour in the freezer keeps everything perfectly crisp outside and gooey inside.
- Keep an eye on your oil: I’ve found 350°F (175°C) is the sweet spot. Too hot and they brown too fast, too cool and they get soggy. A thermometer helps a lot!
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce: I usually go with warm marinara, but ranch or garlic aioli is great too. Honestly, they’re delicious even on their own, but I never skip the sauce!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1200 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2667mg
- Fat: 65g
- Saturated Fat: 36g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 79g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 74g
- Cholesterol: 365mg
