Homestyle · Appetizer/Side
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy breaded mozzarella sticks served hot with marinara sauce.
- Prep time
- 20 minutes
- Cook time
- 10 minutes
- Total time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup marinara sauce, for serving
Directions
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half to make 24 shorter cheese sticks.
- Add the flour to one shallow bowl. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a second bowl.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt in a third bowl.
- Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, dip it into the egg mixture, then roll it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Dip each stick in the egg mixture and breadcrumbs a second time to create a thick coating.
- Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a tray and freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F.
- Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes, until crisp and golden brown.
- Transfer the mozzarella sticks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.