Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Buttermilk Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Marinara Sauce
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Ingredients
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Mozzarella Sticks
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prep the Cheese
Begin by freezing the mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes to firm them up. This helps prevent them from melting too quickly while frying.
- 2
Prepare the Breading Station
In three separate bowls, set up your breading station. In the first bowl, place the flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs. In the third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Bread the Mozzarella Sticks
Take a frozen mozzarella stick and coat it in flour, shaking off the excess. Then, dip it into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat for all sticks.
- 4
Fry the Mozzarella Sticks
In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C). Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve
Serve the hot mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.