Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients:

16 oz (450 g) block of mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks

1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour

3 large eggs, beaten

2 cups (200 g) Italian-style breadcrumbs (or plain with Italian seasoning)

½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Oil, for frying

Marinara sauce, for dipping

Instructions:

1. Prepare the cheese sticks

Cut mozzarella block into 3–4 inch sticks. Place them on a tray and freeze for at least 1 hour (to prevent cheese from melting too quickly while frying).

2. Prepare breading station

Place flour in one shallow bowl.

Beat eggs in a second bowl.

In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Coat the sticks

Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour (shake off excess).

Dip into the beaten eggs.

Roll in breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.

For extra crispiness, repeat egg + breadcrumb coating a second time.

4. Freeze again

Place coated sticks on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes.

5. Fry

Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry mozzarella sticks in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan.

6. Serve

Drain on paper towels and serve hot with marinara dipping sauce.