Oh boy. Fried mozzarella sticks. Another food that I cannot be trusted with. I have no self control around them. Someone has to be the adult, and it’s not me. Ooey gooey cheese sticks covered in bread crumbs, cheese and a little seasoning. All ready to be dunked into some warmed marinara sauce right before the journey into my mouth.

As difficult as it is to do, you’ll need to wait a minute or two to let these fried mozzarella sticks cool before devouring them. I try to think about something else, like yard work, to distract me during the painful waiting period.
I use my Fry Daddy fryer for most of my frying ‘tasks’.
Also try my Italian breadsticks.
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Oh boy. Fried mozzarella sticks. Another food that I cannot be trusted with. I have no self control around them.
Servings 16 sticks
Calories 569kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- 8 pieces mozzarella string cheese sliced vertically into 16 sticks
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- Marinara sauce warmed, for dipping
Instructions
- Place the flour into a pie pan.
- In a separate pie pan beat the eggs with the milk.
- In a third pie pan combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic salt and seasoning salt.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Dredge the cheese sticks in the flour, followed by the egg wash and lastly the breadcrumbs.
- Place cheese sticks into the egg wash and then the breadcrumbs on more time then transfer to the baking sheet.
- Freeze for 1 hour to overnight (longer is better).
- Heat oil to 350 F.
- Working in batches, fry the cheese stocks for 30 seconds-1 minute per side until golden brown then flip and fry another 30 seconds-1 minute.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve with warmed marinara sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 49g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional values are approximate.