I was going to call these easy irresistible mozzarella cheese sticks just ‘easy mozzarella cheese sticks’. But no, that’s just not enough. It doesn’t tell you just how good they are. Eat two? Three. Yeah right. Not me at least. I’m not that strong. They have a power. The power of a crunchy, flavorful coating. Ooey gooey melty cheese. Perfect. Irresistible!
The Keys To Cheese Stick Success
These easy irresistible mozzarella cheese sticks are easy. But there are two things to remember while you’re making them. First is get the cheese well coated in the flour. Don’t forget the ends, either. Our goal here is the perfect breading, everywhere. Every inch of the cheese stick.
Second, is make sure you get the cheese stick nice and coated in the egg. Beating the eggs well will help with this. And again, make sure you get the ends too.
After that it’s a walk in the park. Just get the breadcrumbs all over. And yep, get the ends again. Then fry until golden brown. Oh and resist eating them hot out of the fryer. Trust me on that. Let them cool a bit regardless of how tempted you might be!
I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.
Also try my fried mozzarella pepperoni sticks.
Easy Irresistible Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- marinara sauce warmed, for dipping. Pizza sauce is great too! And Ranch is delicious!
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks in half in the middle to make 24 shorter pieces.
- Heat 2-3" of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer. While the oil is heating, make the cheese sticks.
- Place the breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl or small pie plate. Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, Get each side of stick, including the ends, coated well. Shake off any excess flour.
- Beat the two eggs and place in a small bowl.
- Dip the sticks into the eggs and coat well. Get the ends of the cheese sticks, too. All of it. Don't miss a spot!
- Transfer the sticks to the breadcrumb mixture. Roll them to coat, pressing down on them as you go. Also get the ends. Don't rush this. You want the breadcrumbs to coat them completely and evenly.
- Working in batches if needed, fry the sticks for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve with warmed marinara for dipping.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
