Indulge in the crispy, cheesy goodness of mozzarella sticks, a beloved appetizer or snack that will tantalize your taste buds. These golden-brown delights are made with mozzarella cheese, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried until perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, they make for a perfect party food or a quick and easy weeknight meal. Our collection of mozzarella stick recipes offers a range of options to suit your preferences, whether you're looking for classic mozzarella sticks, variations with different coatings or fillings, or healthier baked versions. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating mozzarella sticks that are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
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MOZZARELLA STICKS
I'm particularly fond of these tasty mozzarella sticks because they're baked, not fried. Cheese is one of my family's favorite foods. Being of Italian descent, I cook often with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. -Mary Merchant, Barre, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Coat cheese sticks with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumb mixture. Repeat egg and bread crumb coatings. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight. , Place on a parchment lined baking sheet; spray with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. Allow to stand for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve with marinara or spaghetti sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 749mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS
These fried cheese sticks are very easy to prepare and sooo good. Enjoy!
Provided by NANCI RENN
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the eggs and water.
- Mix the bread crumbs and garlic salt in a medium bowl. In a medium bowl, blend the flour and cornstarch.
- In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- One at a time, coat each mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs and finally into the oil. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 805.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
HOMEMADE MOZZARELLA STICKS
These are amazing; better than any restaurant's, in my opinion.
Provided by Lili Zimmermann
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the milk, then set aside. Place the bread crumbs into a plastic bag, and set aside.
- Separate and place an egg roll wrapper onto your work surface with one of the tips pointed towards you. Moisten the two far edges of the wrapper with water. Place a string cheese stick onto the corner nearest you, and roll it in 1/3 of the way, fold over the right and left corners, then continue rolling to the end, pressing to seal. Repeat with the remaining string cheese sticks and egg roll wrappers.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Dip the mozzarella sticks into the egg wash, then toss in the bread crumbs. Cook in batches in the hot oil until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1272.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
MOZZARELLA STICKS
Kids and adults alike will be delighted by this irresistible combination of gooey melted cheese and crisp, golden breading.
Provided by Riley Wofford
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 1h50m
Yield Makes about 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut mozzarella lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then cut again into 4-by-1/2-inch sticks. Place flour in a shallow dish; season with salt and pepper. Whisk eggs with 1 tablespoon water in a separate dish; season with salt and pepper. Stir together breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and herbs in a third shallow dish; season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge mozzarella sticks in flour, tapping off excess. Dip in egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, and coat with breadcrumbs, patting to adhere. Transfer mozzarella sticks to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour. (Mozzarella sticks can be covered and frozen at this point up to 2 months.)
- Pour enough oil into a heavy pot (preferably cast iron) to come 2 inches up sides. Heat over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350 degrees. Working in batches, add mozzarella sticks; cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes (adjust heat as necessary to maintain oil temperature.) Transfer to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet to drain. Season with salt; serve immediately, with marinara sauce.
MOZZARELLA STICKS
At the request of my lovely 12 year old daughter, I am posting these, one of her favorite foods. We searched for a recipe together and ended up adapting one to suit our tastes. Enjoy!
Provided by Karen..
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 12-16 sticks
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk eggs and milk together.
- Coat each piece of cheese with flour, then dip in egg and then roll in bread crumbs.
- Dip in egg and crumbs again.
- Freeze before frying.
- Heat oil in skillet and cook sticks for about a minute on each side, or until golden and before cheese starts to leak.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 354.7, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.4
FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut the mozzarella into approximately 2-1/2-by-1/2-inch sticks (you should have about 16 sticks, depending on the shape of your mozzarella).
- Put the flour in a small bowl. Beat the milk with the eggs in another bowl. Stir together the breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a third wide, shallow bowl.
- Working one at a time, coat a mozzarella stick in flour and shake off the excess. Dip the stick in egg, letting the excess drip off, then add it to the breadcrumbs and roll it to coat. Dip the stick in the egg one more time, again letting the excess drip off, and roll it in a final coat of breadcrumbs. You can pat the mozzarella stick gently between your hands to smooth out the coating. Transfer the coated mozzarella stick to a platter. Repeat with the remaining mozzarella sticks. Refrigerate the mozzarella sticks until cold, about 15 minutes.
- Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. Have a large brown paper bag ready for the fried sticks (they will stick to paper towels). Add half of the mozzarella sticks and fry, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 1 minute total. Transfer to the paper bag to drain. Return the oil to 350 degrees F (this is important, as the cheese will seep out if it is not hot enough) and fry the remaining mozzarella sticks.
- Serve hot with Homemade Pizza Sauce on the side.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oregano, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, with the saucepan loosely covered in foil to avoid splattering and stirring occasionally, until fairly thick, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your tomatoes. Remove the basil.
MOZZARELLA STICKS
Serve these moreish mozzarella chips hot with your favourite dip. They make a great side dish or snack at a party and will go down a storm with guests
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Canapes, Side dish, Snack
Time 35m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the mozzarella into 'chips'. Tip the flour into a bowl and season well. Whisk the eggs in a second bowl and tip the breadcrumbs, paprika and oregano into a third. Coat the mozzarella sticks in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs. Transfer to a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 2 hrs.
- Heat enough oil to come 2-3cm up the side of a saucepan. When hot, drop in a test chip - it should sizzle straight away and brown within a minute or two. The secret is to cook them long enough to crisp up the outside without letting the mozzarella ooze out - it may take you a few practice chips to get it right. Cook the chips in batches and drain on kitchen paper. Serve hot with your favourite dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
AIR-FRYER MOZZARELLA STICKS
Deep-fried mozzarella sticks are one of our favorite appetizers. I figured out how to make them at home without having to haul out the deep fryer. Make sure to double-bread each one so these air-fryer mozzarella sticks get nice and crunchy, and to keep the cheese from oozing out as they get warm. -Mary Merchant, Barre, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. In a third shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Coat cheese sticks with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumb mixture. Repeat egg and bread crumb coatings. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight. , Preheat air fryer to 400°. Place cheese in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and heated through, 6-8 minutes, turning halfway through cooking and spritzing with additional cooking spray. Allow to stand 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve with marinara or pasta sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the mozzarella sticks are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, freeze them for at least 30 minutes before frying.
- Use high-quality mozzarella cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have breadcrumbs, you can use crushed crackers or cornflakes as a coating.
- To make sure the mozzarella sticks are evenly cooked, fry them in batches and do not overcrowd the pan.
- Serve the mozzarella sticks with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Mozzarella sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a crispy outer coating and a gooey, melted cheese center, they are sure to be a hit at any party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty treat, give these mozzarella sticks a try!
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