Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella Sticks have been a popular appetizer in restaurants for years. If people only knew how easy they are to make!

Mozzarella Sticks are loved for their crispy exterior and gooey, melted cheese interior. They are served hot, often accompanied by dipping sauces such as marinara, Ranch or garlic sauce. They are found at casual restaurants, pubs and parties. Making thisat home involves coating cheese sticks with seasoned bread crumbs, frying until golden brown, and serving immediately for the best gooey texture.

Look below the recipe for a bacon lover’s variation!

We also like Deep-Fried Mushrooms, Shrimp Arancini and Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings).

Mozzarella Sticks

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Mozzarella Sticks have been a popular appetizer in restaurants for years. If people only knew how easy they are to make!

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 minute
• Total Time: 11 minutes
• Yield: Varies
• Category: Appetizers
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 pound mozzarella sticks (string cheese) or brick mozzarella 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornstarch Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

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Instructions

1. Freeze the mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes before preparing so that the cheese doesn’t melt too fast.
2. If using brick-form mozzarella, cut the cheese into finger-size sticks.
3. Beat the eggs with water and set aside.
4. Mix bread crumbs, garlic salt and Italian seasoning and set aside.
5. Blend flour with cornstarch and set aside.
6. Heat vegetable oil to 360 degrees F.
7. Dip cheese into flour, then into egg wash and then coat with bread crumbs. Place carefully in hot oil and fry until golden. This takes just a few seconds so watch carefully. When golden, remove from hot oil and drain.
8. Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce.

Notes

To bake

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the sticks on a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway, until bacon is crispy.

To air fry

• Heat air fryer to 375 degrees F.
• Place sticks in a single layer and air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.

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Now, how about a variation?

Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

Have ready one slice of bacon for each mozzarella strip and 1/2 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce.

After coating with the bread crumbs, Wrap one slice of bacon tightly around each mozzarella stick, and secure with toothpicks. Brush with barbecue sauce.

Proceed with the cooking.

There is no need to serve with spaghetti sauce as the bacon has already been brushed with barbecue sauce. You can, however, serve with extra barbecue sauce for dipping, if desired.