Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Cheese Sticks Dipped in a Simple Batter and Fried to Golden Perfection.
Servings: 12 sticks
Equipment
- 2 small bowls
- Whisk
- Frying pan
- Paper towels
- Plates
- Knife
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
- Oil (Enough to cover the bottom of a large frying pan as seen in the video)
- Dips of choice: marinara sauce, ranch, etc.
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks in half
- Whisk both eggs in one bowl
- Add breadsticks to the second bowl
- Roll each cheese stick in the egg
- Roll each stick into the breadcrumbs
- Repeat steps #4 and #5 at least twice until the cheese sticks are covered in batter
- Warm oil in the frying pan over medium heat until it is hot (not bubbling, but hot enough to fry)
- Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to medium-low and place the prepared cheese sticks into the hot oil
- Turn the cheese sticks over (about 2-3 times) until they are fried all around. This only takes about a minute or so because they fry quickly!
- Place the fried sticks on a stack of paper towels. The excess oil will absorb into the paper towels
Notes
TIP: If you want to dip them into a pot full of oil, I suggest that you freeze the cheese sticks on a cookie sheet for 20-30 minutes first.
Be careful! When you’re working with hot oil, be VERY careful when you’re dropping the sticks in and removing them. Use long-handled tongs and a gentle touch works well.