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Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Enjoy this easy to make Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella Sticks recipe. This appetizer is even better when made at home.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 661 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoons Italian seasonings
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. If your cheese is in a brick, slice it thick and cut the cheese crossways to make triangles. Beat the eggs with water and set aside. Mix the bread crumbs, garlic salt, and Italian seasonings and set aside. Blend the flour with cornstarch and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil for deep frying to 360 degrees. 
  3. Dip cheese in flour and cornstarch blend, then in egg wash and coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Place cheese carefully in hot oil and fry until golden; this takes just a few seconds so watch carefully. When golden, remove from hot oil and drain.
  5. Serve with your favorite Italian spaghetti sauce and enjoy. 

Notes

  • You may want to chill the cheese before battering to help ensure it doesn’t melt in during the frying.
  • You can also fry cheeses like Paneer, Queso Blanco, or Hallumoini as they have high melting points.
  • Ensuring the cheese is well-battered is helpful so the cheese does not ooze out of the coating.
  • Do not fry too many pieces at once as the oil temperature may drop too much. You should fry a few pieces at a time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 661kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 171mg (57%) Sodium 1636mg (68%) Potassium 242mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 970IU (19%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 678mg (68%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 661

% Daily Value*

Calories 661kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 171mg 57%
Sodium 1636mg 68%
Potassium 242mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 970IU 19%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 678mg 68%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.