Mozzarella sticks are very easy to make at home. They're deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, with melted gooey cheese on the inside. They're so good and take just minutes to fry! Try dipping them in a marinara sauce!
Ingredients
- eggs: 2 piece (beaten)
- water: 0.25 cup
- Italian seasoned bread crumbs: 1.5 cups
- garlic salt: 0.5 tsp
- all-purpose flour: 0.66667 cup
- cornstarch: 0.33333 cup
- oil for frying: 2 cups (or as needed)
- mozzarella cheese sticks: 1 pack (16 ounce pack)
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Stages of cooking
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Whisk water and eggs together in a small bowl. Mix bread crumbs and garlic salt together in a medium bowl. Blend flour and cornstarch together in a third bowl.
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Heat oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan.
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Dredge a mozzarella stick in flour; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture. Lift up so excess egg drips back in the bowl. Press into bread crumbs to coat. Place breaded mozzarella stick on a plate or wire rack. Repeat with remaining mozzarella sticks.
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Use a spider spoon or a pair of tongs to lower 3 to 4 mozzarella sticks into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Repeat to fry remaining mozzarella sticks.