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Mozzarella Sticks

The secret to perfect mozzarella sticks is using the right mozzarella, double breading for a sturdy crust, and fully freezing them before frying.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Freezing Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian, Italian American
Keyword: best mozzarella stick recipe, easy mozzarella stick recips, easy mozzarella sticks, fried mozzarella sticks, homemade mozzarella sticks, mozzarella sticks
Servings: 16 Mozzarella Sticks
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Slice the 1 pound block whole milk mozzarella cheese into 16 sticks that are roughly the same size.
  • In a small bowl or shallow dish big enough to hold one of the cheese sticks, combine the 2 large eggs and ¼ cup milk.
  • In another small bowl, combine 2 cups plain breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ cup grated parmesan.
  • Dip each cheese stick in the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Repeat once more, dipping the cheese stick into the egg mixture again and back into the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Lay the double-breaded cheese sticks out on a parchment-lined baking sheet or freezer-safe plate and place them in the freezer for at least an hour.
  • When you are ready to cook the mozzarella sticks, use a deep fryer or a large, wide pot over medium heat. Heat the Vegetable oil for frying to 350-365 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Once the oil is hot enough, cook 3-4 mozzarella sticks at a time for 1-2 minutes in the oil.
  • Carefully remove the cooked mozzarella sticks from the oil and transfer them to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Make sure the oil stays between 350-365 before starting the next batch of mozzarella sticks.
  • Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

Notes

Originally Posted December 27, 2019
Updated March 21, 2025
*Air fryer instructions:  Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer, being careful not to overcrowd them. You may have to cook them in 2 batches. Lightly spray the mozzarella sticks with nonstick cooking spray, then air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping them over halfway through and keeping an eye on them in case they start oozing. 
*Oven instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and place the frozen mozzarella sticks on it. Lightly spray the mozzarella sticks with nonstick cooking spray, then bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping them over halfway through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 1mg

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