Mozzarella Sticks 🧀🔥 are crispy, golden fried sticks of mozzarella cheese coated in seasoned breadcrumbs. They’re a classic snack or appetizer, perfect with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 250 g mozzarella cheese (cut into sticks)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating
- In one bowl, place flour.
- In another bowl, beat eggs.
- In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Cheese Sticks
- Roll each mozzarella stick in flour → dip in beaten egg → coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- For extra crispiness, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating once more.
- Freeze
- Place the coated sticks in the freezer for 30–60 minutes to prevent the cheese from melting too quickly while frying.
- Fry
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 180 °C (350 °F).
- Fry mozzarella sticks for 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve
- Serve hot with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or garlic dip.
✅ Tip: Freezing the sticks before frying helps them stay intact and prevents cheese from oozing out.
I can also give a baked version for a healthier option that’s just as crispy. Do you want me to?
