Cheesy Mozzarella Sticks (Printable Version)
Crispy mozzarella coated in herbs and crumbs, fried until golden. Great as a warm, cheesy snack.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Cheese
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One pound of mozzarella sticks
→ Dry Items
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One cup Italian spiced breadcrumbs
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Half a teaspoon black pepper
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One teaspoon salt
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One teaspoon dried oregano
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One cup plain flour
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One teaspoon onion powder
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One teaspoon garlic powder
→ Wet Stuff
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Two big eggs
→ Extras
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Vegetable oil to fry
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Marinara sauce for dipping
# Guide to Cooking:
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Cut mozzarella block into sticks about 3 to 4 inches long and half an inch thick or just take sticks out of package. Lay them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
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Put the cheese sticks in the freezer for about half an hour to firm up before coating.
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Set up three shallow dishes: flour in one, beaten eggs in the next, and a mix of Italian seasoned crumbs with garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in the last.
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Dredge each chilled stick first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally cover with breadcrumb mix. For crunchier sticks, do this twice.
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Heat vegetable oil in a pan or pot on medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 Celsius).
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Fry the breaded sticks a few at a time. Cook each side 1 to 2 minutes until they’re nicely browned and crisp.
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Lift the fried sticks from oil with a slotted spoon and set them on paper towels to soak up extra oil.
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Bring the sticks out warm with marinara sauce for dipping. You can sprinkle some extra oregano or parsley on top if you like.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Keep oil at 350 degrees so cheese doesn’t melt too soon. For a lighter option, bake instead of fry. You can freeze breaded sticks ahead and fry them later when you want.