Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces string cheese sticks (cut in half (1 package))
- 1⅓ cups Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs (+ 3 tablespoons water, beaten)
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Marinara sauce (for dipping (click for recipe))
Instructions
- 1
Set Up
- 2
Set up a breading station with 3 bowls for the flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
- 3
Combine
- 4
For the breadcrumb mixture, combine the Italian breadcrumbs with the grated parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 5
Dredge each string cheese stick in flour, fully coating it on all sides.
- 6
Dip each stick in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off.
- 7
Coat
- 8
Then, roll each stick in the breadcrumb mixture, fully coating it on all sides.
- 9
Roll
- 10
Dip each stick again in the egg mixture, and then roll again the breadcrumbs.
- 11
Transfer the sticks to a lined baking sheet.
- 12
Freeze the sticks for 20-30 minutes.
30 min - 13
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven until it reaches 325°F.
- 14
Fry
- 15
Drop 4-5 breaded sticks into the oil and fry for about 20 seconds until the breading is crispy and golden brown.
- 16
Transfer the mozzarella sticks to a plate or sheet pan lined with paper towel.
- 17
Serve immediately with marinara sauce.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 24 servings)
