Description
Classic fried mozzarella cheese sticks, crispy on the outside and gooey melted cheese on the inside. Perfect appetizer or snack made by breading and deep-frying mozzarella sticks to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Breading Mixtures
- 0.66666668653488 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.33333334326744 cup cornstarch
- 1.5 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
Coating
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 0.25 cup water
Main Ingredient
- 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese sticks
For Frying
- 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients and prepare your workspace to ensure smooth cooking.
- Mix Coatings: In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and water. In a separate medium bowl, combine the Italian seasoned bread crumbs and garlic salt. In a third bowl, blend the all-purpose flour and cornstarch thoroughly.
- Preheat Oil: Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large, heavy saucepan to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C), ensuring it reaches the proper temperature for frying.
- Bread the Cheese Sticks: Dredge each mozzarella stick first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then dip it into the egg mixture allowing excess to drip off. Press into the bread crumb mixture to coat evenly. Repeat the dipping in egg and bread crumbs for a double coating. Place the coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze: Freeze the breaded mozzarella sticks until firm, about 45 minutes. This step helps the coating set firmly and prevents the cheese from leaking during frying.
- Fry the Sticks: Working in batches, carefully lower 3 to 4 frozen mozzarella sticks into the hot oil using tongs or a spider spoon. Fry until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain the oil temperature.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fried cheese sticks using tongs and let them drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy your crispy, gooey mozzarella sticks!
Notes
- Double coating ensures a crispy crust that holds up well during frying and keeps cheese from leaking out.
- Freezing the coated sticks before frying is key to preventing cheese from melting too quickly and oozing out.
- Maintain oil temperature to get evenly fried, golden brown sticks and avoid greasy results.
- You can use any flavored bread crumbs to customize taste, such as panko or plain seasoned crumbs.
- Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 789 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 806 mg
- Fat: 67 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
