Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Deep-fried mozzarella with marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Cheese
Breading
Frying
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Sticks
Take the mozzarella cheese sticks out of the packaging and freeze them for at least 30 minutes to ensure they hold their shape during frying.
Breading
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate bowls, place the all-purpose flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in the third bowl.
- 3
Bread the Cheese Sticks
Take a mozzarella stick, coat it in flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Repeat for all cheese sticks.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Cheese Sticks
Carefully add the breaded mozzarella sticks to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 6
Serve with Marinara Sauce
Place the fried mozzarella sticks on a serving plate and serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.