Here’s a classic Mozzarella Sticks recipe 🧀—crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside:
🥣 Ingredients (makes about 12 sticks):
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese works well)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Marinara sauce for dipping
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Coating
- Place flour in one bowl
- Beat eggs in a second bowl
- Mix breadcrumbs with garlic powder and Italian herbs in a third bowl
2. Coat the Cheese
- Roll each mozzarella stick in flour, then dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs
- For extra crunch, repeat egg + breadcrumb step for a double coating
- Freeze coated sticks for at least 30 minutes before frying to prevent melting too quickly
3. Fry
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 180°C (350°F)
- Fry mozzarella sticks 1–2 minutes until golden brown
- Remove and drain on paper towels
4. Serve
- Serve hot with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce
💡 Tips:
- Baking alternative: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes for a lower-fat version
- Freezing before cooking is key—prevents cheese from oozing out
- Try adding a sprinkle of Parmesan to the breadcrumbs for extra flavor
If you want, I can give you a super quick air fryer version that’s ready in 10 minutes and perfectly crispy.
Do you want me to do that?
