Classic Mozzarella Sticks

Name: Classic Mozzarella Sticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks standard 1 oz sticks, unwrapped; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs beaten; 2 tbsp whole milk; 1.5 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs; 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 4 cup vegetable oil for frying; 1 cup marinara sauce warmed, for dipping; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

1h 30m4 servingsMedium

At a glance

Total time: 1h 30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Total time: 1h 30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

Main

12 mozzarella string cheese sticks standard 1 oz sticks, unwrapped

Breading Station

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs beaten
2 tbsp whole milk
1.5 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
0.5 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Frying

4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Serving

1 cup marinara sauce warmed, for dipping
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Main

12 mozzarella string cheese sticks standard 1 oz sticks, unwrapped

Breading Station

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs beaten
2 tbsp whole milk
1.5 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
0.5 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Frying

4 cup vegetable oil for frying

Serving

1 cup marinara sauce warmed, for dipping
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

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About this recipe

Golden, crispy on the outside and gloriously gooey on the inside — these homemade mozzarella sticks are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. The double-coating technique and a freeze before frying are the two secrets that guarantee the cheese stays perfectly melted inside without leaking out. Serve with warm marinara for dipping and watch them disappear.

Instructions

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