Homemade Mozarella Sticks (5) Recipe
Enjoy our homemade mozzarella sticks, perfectly fried to golden perfection and served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prep the Cheese
Freeze the mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes to an hour to prevent them from melting too quickly during frying.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Cheese Sticks
Dip each frozen mozzarella stick first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat them in the seasoned bread crumbs. For extra crunch, you can double bread them by repeating the egg and breadcrumb steps.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Mozzarella Sticks
Carefully add the breaded mozzarella sticks to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove them and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.