Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Gather all ingredients and set them out on your cooking station.

2. 2

   Set Up Breading Station

   In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and mix the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the third bowl.

3. 3

   Coat the Cheese Sticks

   Take each mozzarella stick and first coat it in flour, shaking off the excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and finally roll it in the seasoned bread crumbs until fully coated. Repeat this for all mozzarella sticks.

4. 4

   Chill the Coated Sticks

   Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during frying.

5. 5

   Heat the Oil

   In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

6. 6

   Fry the Mozzarella Sticks

   Carefully add a few mozzarella sticks to the hot oil at a time, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the hot mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce for dipping.