Mozzarella Sticks

Name: Mozzarella Sticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounces block mozzarella cheese; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 4 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs; 3/4 cup fine plain bread crumbs; 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; Oil for deep-fat frying; Marinara sauce or ranch salad dressing, for dipping

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Golden, gooey and perfectly seasoned, these homemade mozzarella sticks are fail-proof. You'll fall in love with this recipe.

Ingredients

12 ounces block mozzarella cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup fine plain bread crumbs
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Oil for deep-fat frying
Marinara sauce or ranch salad dressing, for dipping

Directions

Cut mozzarella into 12 sticks that are 3 to 4 in. long and 1/2-in. thick.
Place flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs. In a third shallow bowl, combine panko, bread crumbs, garlic and Italian seasoning. Coat cheese sticks with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumb mixture. Repeat egg and bread crumb coatings. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350°. Fry sticks, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 sticks: 408 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 1157mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.

Yes, you can make mozzarella sticks from scratch! Our recipe coats the cheese in two coats of egg and seasoned bread crumbs for a super satisfying crunch. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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