Jul 14 2026
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Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Inspired by Angelo's Pizzeria Lewiston
Time1h
Serves4

Deep fried cheese sticks. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Served with a side of marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Mozzarella Sticks

For the Marinara Sauce

Method

For the Mozzarella Sticks

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cheese

    Freeze the mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes to ensure they don't melt during frying.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate bowls, set up your breading station: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Bread the Cheese

    Remove the frozen mozzarella sticks from the freezer. Dip each stick first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Repeat until all sticks are breaded.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.

  5. 5

    Fry the Mozzarella Sticks

    Carefully place a few breaded mozzarella sticks in the hot oil at a time. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the fried mozzarella sticks and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with marinara sauce.

For the Marinara Sauce

  1. 7

    Cook the Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 8

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

  3. 9

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 10

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.

  5. 11

    Serve

    Remove from heat and serve the marinara sauce warm alongside the fried mozzarella sticks.

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