Mozzarella Sticks

Name: Mozzarella Sticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 12 low-moisture mozzarella string cheese sticks; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying; 1 cup marinara sauce, for serving

Golden, crunchy-coated mozzarella sticks with a gooey, stretchy cheese pull. Frozen before frying for the best results, and served with marinara for dipping. Plan ahead: the breaded sticks freeze at least 30 minutes before frying.

30 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanAppetizerStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

12 low-moisture mozzarella string cheese sticks
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup marinara sauce, for serving

Instructions

1

Set up a breading station: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, 2 beaten large eggs in a second, and a mixture of 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt in a third.
2

Coat each low-moisture mozzarella string cheese sticks in flour, dip in egg, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Double-coat by dipping in egg again and rolling in breadcrumbs a second time. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
3

Freeze the breaded sticks for at least 30 minutes. This step is critical - it prevents the cheese from melting out before the coating crisps.
4

Pour 3 cups for frying vegetable oil into a deep, heavy skillet to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
5

Fry the frozen sticks in batches of 3-4, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes total.
6

Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve immediately with 1 cup warm marinara sauce.

Questions

Can I make Mozzarella Sticks dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 12 low-moisture mozzarella string cheese sticks. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Mozzarella Sticks gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Mozzarella Sticks keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Mozzarella Sticks?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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