Description
Classic Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are crispy on the outside with a gooey, melted cheese center. Breaded with seasoned crumbs and double-dipped for extra crunch, these cheesy snacks are perfect for dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter and Coating
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 0.25 cup water
- 1.5 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
- 0.66666668653488 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.33333334326744 cup cornstarch
Main Ingredient
- 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese sticks
Frying
- 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients to have everything ready before starting the frying process for better efficiency.
- Mix Coatings: In a small bowl, whisk together water and eggs. In a medium bowl, combine Italian seasoned bread crumbs with garlic salt. In a third bowl, blend all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan to 365 degrees Fahrenheit (185 degrees Celsius), ensuring the temperature is steady for proper frying.
- Bread the Mozzarella Sticks: Dredge each mozzarella stick in the flour and cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Press into the bread crumbs to coat. Repeat the egg and bread crumbs step for a double coating. Place each breaded stick on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze to Set Coating: Freeze the coated mozzarella sticks for about 45 minutes until firm. This step helps the coating set and prevents cheese from leaking out during frying.
- Fry the Sticks: Working in batches, carefully lower 3 to 4 frozen sticks into the hot oil using tongs or a spider spoon. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, occasionally turning to achieve an even golden brown color. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fried sticks with tongs and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and gooey. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy snack!
Notes
- Double coating the mozzarella sticks ensures a thick and crispy crust that holds the cheese well.
- Freezing the coated sticks before frying is essential to prevent the cheese from oozing out.
- You can substitute Italian seasoned bread crumbs with plain bread crumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 365°F for perfect frying results.
- Serve with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 sticks)
- Calories: 789 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 806 mg
- Fat: 67 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 54 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
