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Fool-Proof Mozzarella Sticks

Say bye-bye to the struggle! This easy, fail-proof recipe takes all of the guesswork out of making mozzarella sticks! Dummy tested, foodie approved!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time1 hr 25 mins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 mozzarella sticks
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 sticks mozzarella string cheese
  • 1 ½ cups bread-crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • Canola oil for shallow frying
  • ½ cup marinara sauce optional

Instructions

  • Unwrap each stick of string-cheese, place on a baking or sheet pan and store in the fridge until you're ready to use
  • Season the bread-crumbs in a shallow bowl with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and chopped parsley. Set aside.
  • In another shallow bowl, combine flour with a few pinches of salt and pepper.
  • In a deeper bowl, whisk the eggs and milk.
  • Dip each stick of string cheese into the egg/milk mixture, then into the flour.
  • Dip the floured string-cheese back into the egg/milk mixture and then roll in the bread-crumbs. Repeat this step so that each mozzarella stick has 2 coats of bread-crumbs.
  • As you're breading each of the mozzarella sticks, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pan. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat ¼ of an inch of oil in a frying pan or skillet and once the oil is hot, fry each of the mozzarella sticks for 1-2 minutes. They will be golden-brown in color and should be soft enough to bend.
  • Drain mozzarella sticks on paper towels or on a metal cooling rack and serve immediately with a side of marinara sauce. Let them cool longer if serving to small children.

Notes

Remember you need 2 coats of bread-crumbs to keep the cheese from oozing out.
After you're done breading the mozzarella sticks, freeze them for minimum of 1 hour! This will further prevent the cheese from melting and oozing out.
I recommend using a pair of to handle the mozzarella sticks so you don't puncture or scrape the coating off.
You'll know that the oil is hot enough when a few drips of water splatter across the top.
The mozzarella sticks will be golden brown in color and bend slightly when they are ready to be removed from the oil.
Mozzarella sticks can be frozen days in advance of being fried.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal