Mozzarella Sticks are a classic snack that everyone loves. These crunchy and cheesy sticks are perfect for game day, movie night, or just when you need a quick and delicious snack. Here is a recipe for Mozzarella Sticks that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Why You Need Our Recipe
- It’s an easy and quick snack that can be made in just a few minutes.
- It’s a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
- It’s a great way to use up leftover Mozzarella cheese.
About Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella Sticks are a popular snack that are made with breaded and fried Low-Moisture Mozzarella cheese. The cheese is cut into sticks, breaded, and then fried until it is golden brown and crispy. The result is a crunchy and gooey snack that is perfect for dipping in Marinara Sauce.
Star Ingredient
Low-Moisture Mozzarella
Without a doubt, the star ingredient in this dish is the Low-Moisture Mozzarella cheese. This type of Mozzarella has a lower moisture content than all of the fresh versions.
As a result, it has a firmer texture and is commonly used in recipes such as Pizza and Mozzarella Sticks. Moreover, you can buy this particular cheese either in blocks or pre-grated. For this recipe, you will want a block of cheese.
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Other Ingredients
- Plain Flour (also known as All-Purpose Flour)
- Salt
- Eggs, beaten
- Breadcrumbs, with Italian seasoning
- Parmesan, grated
- Garlic Powder
- Vegetable Oil, for deep-frying
- Marinara Sauce, for dipping
Scroll to the bottom to find the full list of ingredients and detailed recipe.
Prepping Tips
One of the most important things to remember when making Mozzarella Sticks is to freeze the cheese before breading and frying. This will help the cheese hold its shape and prevent it from melting too quickly when it is fried. You can also experiment with different coatings and spices to customise the flavour of the dish.
Complete Recipe Steps
1. Place your cut Mozzarella Sticks in the freezer for 30 minutes.
2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour and salt.
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3. In another shallow dish, combine the beaten eggs.
4. In a third shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
5. Remove the frozen sticks from the freezer and dip them in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
6. Dip the flour-coated cheese sticks in the beaten eggs, making sure they are coated on all sides.
7. Finally, coat the sticks in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the cheese to ensure a good coating.
8. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 190°C (375°F).
9. Carefully add the breaded Mozzarella Sticks to the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
10. Remove the sticks from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain.
11. Serve immediately with Marinara Sauce for dipping.
How to Serve Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella Sticks are typically served as a snack or appetiser, and are perfect for sharing with friends and family. They can be accompanied by a variety of dipping sauces, such as Marinara Sauce, Ranch Dressing or honey mustard.
Recipe FAQs
There are some of the most frequently asked questions about this amazing dish.
Can I bake the Mozzarella Sticks instead of frying them?
While frying is the traditional method for making Mozzarella Sticks, you can also bake them in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Can I use a different type of cheese in this recipe?
While Mozzarella is the traditional cheese used in this recipe, you can experiment with other types of cheese, such as Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the Mozzarella Sticks in advance and freeze them before frying. To do so, follow the recipe up to step 7, and then place the breaded sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours.
Once they are frozen, transfer the Mozzarella Sticks to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer until ready to fry.
Printable Recipe Card
Mozzarella Sticks are a fun and delicious snack that everyone loves. With this easy recipe, you can make your own at home in just a few minutes. So the next time you’re craving something cheesy and crunchy, give this recipe a try and enjoy!
Scrumptious Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Equipment
- deep pan for deep-frying
Ingredients
- 200 g Low-Moisture Mozzarella cut into sticks
- ½ cup plain flour (also known as all-purpose flour)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup Parmesan grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- vegetable oil for deep-frying
- Marinara Sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Place the Mozzarella Sticks in the freezer for 30 minutes.200 g Low-Moisture Mozzarella
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour and salt.½ cup plain flour, ½ tsp salt
- In another shallow dish, combine the beaten eggs.2 eggs
- In a third shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.1 cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan, 1 tsp garlic powder
- Remove the Mozzarella Sticks from the freezer and dip them in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the flour-coated cheese sticks in the beaten eggs, making sure they are coated on all sides.
- Finally, coat the sticks in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the cheese to ensure a good coating.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large pot to 190°C (375°F).vegetable oil
- Carefully add the breaded Mozzarella Sticks to the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the sticks from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain.
- Serve immediately with Marinara Sauce for dipping.Marinara Sauce
Notes
- One of the most important things to remember when making Mozzarella Sticks is to freeze the cheese before breading and frying. This will help the cheese hold its shape and prevent it from melting too quickly when it is fried.
- You can also experiment with different coatings and spices to customise the flavour of the dish.
Looks good and delicious. 😋