Mozzarella Sticks
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Freezing Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
16 Mozzarella Sticks
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Mozzarella Sticks
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The secret to perfect mozzarella sticks is using the right mozzarella, double breading for a sturdy crust, and fully freezing them before frying.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound block whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- vegetable oil for frying about 2 quarts
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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.
- 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.
- 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 Information
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Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
341mg
(14%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
209mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Mozzarella Sticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 341mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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