Irresistible Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (Print View)
Golden, crunchy mozzarella sticks with Italian flavors, perfect for dipping and sharing as a tasty snack.
# What You'll Need:
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340 g fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8–10 sticks (approximately 8 cm long)
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125 g all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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100 g Italian seasoned bread crumbs
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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50 g grated Parmesan cheese
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Vegetable oil, for frying
→ To Serve
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Marinara sauce
# Directions:
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Slice the mozzarella into thick sticks, each about 3–4 cm wide and 8 cm long. Arrange them on a tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
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Set up three shallow bowls—one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs mixed with garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
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Coat each mozzarella stick first in flour, tapping off any excess. Dip into the egg wash, ensuring full coverage, then press into the seasoned bread crumb mixture to coat completely.
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For a thicker, crunchier crust, repeat the egg wash and bread crumb coating for each stick.
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Heat 5 cm of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 175°C. Fry the coated cheese sticks in batches, without overcrowding, for 2–3 minutes per batch or until crisp and golden.
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Transfer fried sticks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly.
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Arrange hot mozzarella sticks on a serving platter and offer with marinara sauce on the side.
# Notes:
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Freezing the mozzarella before breading helps prevent cheese from melting out during frying.