Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Servings 16 sticks
Crispy breading, gooey cheese, and deliciously golden brown- all the important parts of the BEST Mozzarella Sticks, all of which you'll find right here with this homemade mozzarella sticks recipe! This easy-to-make recipe will replace your favorite store-bought version, guaranteed!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 cup traditional breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks cut in half
- 1 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Add the ⅓ cup all-purpose flour to a bowl and set it aside.
- Whisk the 3 large eggs and 2 tablespoon water together in a small bowl. Set this next to the bowl of flour.
- In another bowl, mix together 1 cup traditional breadcrumbs, 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper and set this next to the bowl with the egg wash.
- Prepare a tray lined with parchment paper and set this next to the bowl with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cut the 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks in half and use tongs to cover each mozzarella stick in the flour. Dip the stick in the egg mixture, then completely cover it with breadcrumbs and set it on the prepared tray.
- When all the mozzarella sticks have had one coat of breading, they'll get a second coating of egg wash and breadcrumbs (no flour). Using the tongs, place each breaded stick in the egg mixture and then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture (sides and ends as well). Then, place them back on the tray.
- Freeze the coated mozzarella sticks for at least 1 hour.
- Heat 1 cup canola oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven to a temperature of 325-350°F.
- Place a plate lined with paper towels next to the deep frying station.
- Fry the mozzarella sticks for a minute or 2 per side or until golden brown. Do not crowd the pan, as it will drop the temperature of the oil. Keep an eye on the temperature as you cook and adjust as needed.
- Transfer the mozzarella sticks to the paper towel-lined plate.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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