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mozzarella sticks being pulled apart.
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Deep Fried Mozzarella Sticks

A restaurant favorite that's easy enough to make at home. Crispy outside with melty cheese, you'll love how fresh and tasty these are when you make them at home.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian- American
Keyword: deep fryer recipies, Football, mozzarella sticks
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 408kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Deep skillet, Dutch Oven, or Deep Fryer
  • Tongs or Strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mozzarella block
  • ½ cup cornstarch or flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • marinara sauce for serving
  • oil for frying peanut or vegetable

Instructions

  • Cut the mozzarella. Cut the mozzarella block into 1/2 inch wide pieces. The length is personal preference, but we prefer around 3 inches.
    mozzarella cut into sticks.
  • Prep the breading components. In one bowl, place the cornstarch or flour, in the next the beaten eggs and milk, and in the last the panko, flour, Italian seasoning, and salt.
    mixing bowls with cornstarch, wet ingredients, and panko mixed with seasoned flour.
  • Dip. Dip the mozzarella first in the flour or cornstarch, then the liquids, then the flour and breadcrumbs. If necessary, press the cheese sticks into the breadcrumbs to get them to stick. Work in small batches.
    mozzarella sticks being breaded.
  • Freeze. Place the breaded sticks on a plate or baking sheet and let them chill in the freezer for an hour. This will help the breading stick and keep the cheese firm as they fry.
    breaded mozzarella sticks on cookie sheet.
  • Fry. Preheat the oil to 375°, checking the temperature with a candy thermometer. Fry the mozzarella sticks for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
    skillet with oil and bubbling sticks.
  • Serve. Remove to a paper towel and serve immediately with ranch or marinara sauce.
    finished fried mozzarella sticks on plate.

Notes

Be sure to check the oil temperature.  If it's not hot enough, the mozzarella sticks won't brown or be crispy enough. 
These cook very quickly, so have a paper-towel-lined plate ready. to go.  It's also helpful to have any dipping sauces and serving plates ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 617IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 436mg | Iron: 3mg