Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Name: Fish 101s Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 sticks Mozzarella sticks; 0.5 cup All-purpose flour; 2 eggs Large eggs; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper; 2 cups Neutral oil for frying; 1 cup Marinara sauce for serving

Inspired by Fish 101

Time50m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Appetizers

12 sticks Mozzarella sticks

1/2 cup 00 bread flour

2 eggs Large eggs

1 cup Breadcrumbs

1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp Ground black pepper

2 cups Neutral oil for frying

1 cup Marinara sauce for serving

Method

Appetizers

Prep cheese and sticks

If mozzarella is not pre-cut, cut into 4-inch by 1/2-inch sticks. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and chill briefly if needed to help maintain shape.

Set up breading station

Arrange three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Bread the sticks

Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, tapping off excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres evenly.

Chill to set coating

Place breaded sticks on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 15–30 minutes to help the coating set before frying.

Heat oil

Fill a deep pot or fryer with neutral oil and heat to 350°F (175°C). Maintain temperature between batches.

Fry

Fry the sticks in batches for 1–2 minutes, turning once, until they are golden and crisp. Transfer to a rack or paper towels to drain.

Serve

Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.