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Mozzarella Sticks - Your favorite restaurant appetizer made right in your own home! These crunchy coated cheese sticks are made with mozzarella cheese sticks rolled in panko bread crumbs for an extra crispy bite.
I know you've had them. Those delicious crunchy, cheesy mozzarella sticks you can order in almost any restaurant. They make a perfect appetizer or snack anytime of the day or night.
What ingredients do I need to make Mozzarella Sticks?
- Mozzarella string cheese
- Eggs
- Flour
- Panko bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
I've made a couple of different versions of cheese sticks and now I think I've got a perfect recipe - double dipping the cheese sticks in egg, flour, egg and then bread crumbs makes a nice coating.
A few tips to keep in mind when making Cheese Sticks
- Use panko bread crumbs
- Use a double dip breading system - first egg, then flour, then egg then panko bread crumbs
- Freeze dipped cheese sticks for 1-2 hours
- Fry at 375 degrees - make certain your oil is preheated
- Drain cooked cheese sticks on a paper towel
- Enjoy while still hot or warm
- Serve with your favorite marinara sauce
If you want to know more about how to make mozzarella sticks, just watch the video!
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Mozzarella Sticks
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Ingredients
- 12 Mozzarella cheese sticks
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- ½ cup flour
- 1 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs (Italian seasoning)
- Oil for frying
Sauce
- ½ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Unwrap cheese sticks. Blot with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.12 Mozzarella cheese sticks
- Set up three bowls: eggs, flour, bread crumbs2 eggs, ½ cup flour, 1 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs
- Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet
- Working with one cheese stick at a time, dip into egg, then into the flour, then back into the egg and finally into the bread crumbs. Press bread crumbs firmly onto cheese stick making certain all areas are covered. Place on baking sheet.
- Freeze cheese sticks for 1-2 hours until they are fully frozen.
- Pour oil into a pan. You will need at least two inches of oil. Heat oil to 375 degrees.
- Place 3-4 cheese sticks in hot oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until nicely browned. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce.
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Doug says
I made this recipes using mozzarella pearls as an hors d'oeuvre for a cocktail party. They were super cute and pop-able and so delicious they were gone in a flash. They took a little more work because of the size and the amount I was creating but worth it when my guests were enjoying them drizzled with marinara.
Kathy says
What a great idea to use small bites of mozzarella.
Johnette Hristov says
Questions:
How long can the sticks before stored in the freezer before you cook them? Days, weeks or months.
Kathy says
You could freeze these for up to 1 month and then use.
Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots says
These look SO good. I love cheese sticks. Yum!
Kathy says
I do too! They are yummy and addicting!!!
Fred G says
They really look good. Will have to try them.
Kathy says
I hope you like them!
Adina says
I've been meaning to make mozzarella sticks like forever! These look so amazing!!!
Kathy says
I think the time to make them is now! 🙂
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
Look at that gooey mozzarella! I agree on the double dipping before frying, and also the use of the panko crumbs which make for a crunchier texture. They look like a winner!
Kathy says
The panko crumbs add all that amazing crunch.
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
My son Casey will be all over these Kathy! They're his favorite!
Kathy says
I hope you make him a batch. 🙂
CakePants says
These look absolutely perfect, not to mention COMPLETELY irresistible! My husband used to say that he "didn't like" mozzarella sticks...but it turned out that what he really meant was, "If you order mozzarella sticks, I will eat all of them, so I'll pretend I don't like them." I've never made them at home, but I'm sure they'd be gone in a flash!
Kathy says
My husband often says he's not that hungry and orders an appetizer and a salad and then he eats all of our leftovers! To be safe you'd better make a double batch!
Alix @A Hedgehog in the Kitchen says
These look so good, Kathy! I LOVE mozzarella sticks. We'll have to make these! Thank you! 🙂
Kathy says
They are pretty addicting! 🙂
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Ahhhh! You can just see the crunch!! Anything made with Panko bread crumbs gets my attention... Panko & mozzarella? Match made in heaven!! Pinned!
Kathy says
The crunch is the best part...well that and the melty cheese! Just doesn't get much better than that!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
First of all Pinning this ASAP! I love those mozzarella sticks and to think I could make them at home so easily, makes me super excited! These will be making an appearance real soon 🙂
Kathy says
Thanks, Dawn! These really are easy to make! Enjoy!
David @ Spiced says
Excellent mozzarella sticks tips here, Kathy! Laura was just telling me a couple of weeks ago that I should make homemade mozzarella sticks. I haven't gotten around to it yet, but I hope to someday. In the meantime, I'm just going to drool over these photos. You nailed it! 🙂 These would be a great snack while watching World Cup games. Yum!
Kathy says
You'd better listen to Laura and get moving on making some Moz sticks! 🙂