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Mozzarella sticks on a white plate.
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Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

These homemade mozzarella sticks fry up golden, crispy, and cheesy with a garlicky breadcrumb coating perfect for dipping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
freezer time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: game day, Super bowl
Servings: 10 pieces
Author: August DeWindt

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmigiana reggiano shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 16 oz block mozzarella cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • Vegetable oil canola or peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a bowl combine the breadcrumbs, shredded cheese, salt and garlic powder.
    Breadcrumbs in a glass bowl mixed with parmesan cheese.
  • Cut the mozzarella into about 1/2 inch thick slices. This should make about 10 slices.
    Cheese cut up into rectangles on a plate.
  • In a bowl whisk together the eggs. Add the flour to a separate bowl.
    Eggs whisked in a bowl.
  • Dip the cheese sticks one at a time into the flour then the egg mix, shake off any excess, then dip into the breadcrumbs, back into the egg and back into the breadcrumbs. Do this with all pieces until you are finished.
    Three glass bowls, one with whisked eggs, one with flour and on with breadcrumbs.
  • On a baking sheet or plate, place the mozzarella sticks and freeze for two hours. This makes sure they hold shape well when frying. If you are pressed for time, 40 minutes in the freezer should be fine.
    Mozzarella sticks breaded before frying.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet. The oil should be about 1/4 inch deep. Fry the mozzarella sticks until golden brown, flipping once, on medium heat. This should take a few minutes. Do it in batches if needed so you don't crowd the pan.
    Mozzarella sticks frying in a pan.
  • Let cool on a cooling rack for a little bit. Serve with some warm marinara sauce.
    Golden mozzarella sticks on a wire rack.

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Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 2mg