Sure! Here’s a simple recipe for mozzarella sticks:
Ingredients:
- 12 sticks of string cheese (mozzarella)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned breadcrumbs work well)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil works well)
Instructions:
- Prepare the cheese:
- Unwrap the string cheese sticks and cut them in half crosswise to make 24 shorter sticks.
- Place the cheese sticks in the freezer for about 30 minutes. This helps them hold their shape while frying.
- Set up the breading station:
- In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in one, beat the eggs in another, and mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in the third bowl.
- Bread the cheese sticks:
- Take one cheese stick out of the freezer at a time and coat it first in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the cheese. Repeat this process for each cheese stick.
- Double coat (optional):
- If you prefer a thicker coating, you can repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating process for each cheese stick. This will give you an extra crispy exterior.
- Freeze the breaded cheese sticks:
- Place the breaded cheese sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them for at least 1 hour. This helps them hold their shape and prevents the cheese from oozing out too quickly when frying.
- Fry the mozzarella sticks:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large, deep skillet to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Carefully add a few mozzarella sticks to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried mozzarella sticks from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat the frying process with the remaining cheese sticks.
- Serve and enjoy:
- Serve the mozzarella sticks immediately while they’re still hot and crispy. You can pair them with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or any dipping sauce of your choice.
Enjoy your homemade mozzarella sticks!
