Jul 14 2026
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Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Inspired by Blue Dog Tavern
Time30m
Serves4

Breaded mozzarella cheese served with marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Cheese

Breading

Frying

Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Breading Station

    Set up three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Coat the Cheese Sticks

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

Frying

  1. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Ensure there is enough oil to fully submerge the mozzarella sticks.

  2. 4

    Fry the Cheese Sticks

    Once the oil is hot, carefully add a few breaded mozzarella sticks to the oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve with Marinara Sauce

    Arrange the fried mozzarella sticks on a serving platter and serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

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