If there’s one appetizer that never fails to disappear fast in our house, it’s mozzarella sticks. Honestly, they don’t even make it off the plate before hands start grabbing. Golden and crispy on the outside with that gooey, stretchy cheese pull inside, they’re the ultimate comfort food that works for just about any occasion. Whether you’re serving them up as an after-school snack for the kids, setting them out for a cozy family movie night, or putting together a platter for a party, these little sticks of cheesy joy are always a winner.
One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to prepare ahead of time. You can bread the mozzarella sticks, pop them into the freezer, and keep them ready for when those snack cravings hit. It means you’re never far away from a plate of hot, crispy, cheesy perfection. Plus, it’s a great one to get the kids involved in. They love helping coat the cheese sticks, and of course, they definitely don’t mind helping taste-test when they come out of the pan!
The real key to making these mozzarella sticks irresistible is in the coating. It’s all about that perfect breadcrumb mixture, seasoned just right to give you a crunchy, flavorful bite every time. When you fry them, the outside turns golden brown and crisp while the mozzarella inside melts into that dreamy, creamy center we all love. And if you’re not into frying, you can also bake them for a slightly lighter option that still gives you plenty of crunch.
Serve these with warm marinara sauce or even ranch dressing, and you’ve got the kind of snack that instantly feels like a restaurant favorite – only better, because you made them fresh at home.
Mozarella Sticks
Equipment
- Shallow frying pan
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- ¾ cup of all purpose flour 95g
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- One cup of panko breadcrumbs 50g
- Two eggs
- Two tablespoons of water
- Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of Seasoned salt
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together the flour, salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs and water.
- In a third bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs and seasoned salt.
- Take each mozzarella stick and dip it into the egg, then the flour mixture, back into the egg and finally into the breadcrumbs.
- Repeat until all mozzarella sticks have been coated in the breadcrumbs setting each one aside on a tray until completed.
- Place the tray in the freezer for one hour to firm the mozzarella sticks.
- Heat the oil over a medium heat and add in only enough mozzarella sticks so that the pan is not crowded as otherwise they will not cook evenly and the temperature of the oil will lower.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides (around three minutes) then remove and drain on kitchen paper.
- Repeat until all cheese sticks are cooked.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce on the side and a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese.
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