Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Breaded mozzarella cheese served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Cheese
Breading
Frying
Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese
Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks if not already pre-cut. Each stick should be about 3 inches long.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, set up your breading station. In the first dish, place the flour. In the second dish, beat the eggs. In the third dish, mix together the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Breading
- 3
Bread the Cheese
Take each mozzarella stick and coat it in flour, ensuring it is fully covered. Then dip it in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and finally coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Repeat for all cheese sticks.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Mozzarella Sticks
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded mozzarella sticks in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 6
Serve with Marinara
Arrange the fried mozzarella sticks on a serving platter and serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.