Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Crispy on the outside and gooey inside, these homemade mozzarella sticks deliver that perfect cheese pull and restaurant-quality crunch right from your kitchen. Easy, foolproof, and ready in 30 minutes!
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Servings: 12 mozzarella sticks
Calories: 185kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 1 Deep fryer or heavy pot For frying evenly
- 1 Cooking thermometer For checking oil temperature
- 1 Slotted spoon or spider strainer For safely removing sticks from oil
- 2 Baking sheets For freezing and breading
- 1 Wire rack To keep fried sticks crispy
- 1 Air fryer optional, for lighter cooking method
Ingredients
- 1 pound Low moisture mozzarella cheese Block, not fresh
- 1 cup All-purpose flour For first coating
- 3 large Eggs For egg wash
- 2 tablespoons Milk Mixed with eggs
- 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs For coating
- 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs Adds extra crunch
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese For flavor
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Adds depth
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano Adds Italian flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika Adds color and flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper Adds mild heat
- 4 cups Vegetable oil For frying
- Marinara sauce For dipping
- Ranch dressing (optional) For serving
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella into sticks and freeze for 2 hours.
- Set up three bowls for flour, egg wash, and breadcrumb coating.
- Double coat sticks in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Freeze again for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry 3–4 sticks at a time for 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 45g | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.8g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 0.8mg