Mozzarella Sticks

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The secret to perfect mozzarella sticks is using the right mozzarella, double breading for a sturdy crust, and fully freezing them before frying.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Freezing Time1

Total Time1 35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian, Italian American

Keyword: best mozzarella stick recipe, easy mozzarella stick recips, easy mozzarella sticks, fried mozzarella sticks, homemade mozzarella sticks, mozzarella sticks

Servings: Mozzarella Sticks

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 pound block whole milk mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs
¼ cup milk
2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup grated parmesan
Vegetable oil for frying about 2 quarts

Instructions

Slice the 1 pound block whole milk mozzarella cheese into 16 sticks that are roughly the same size.
In a small bowl or shallow dish big enough to hold one of the cheese sticks, combine the 2 large eggs and ¼ cup milk.
In another small bowl, combine 2 cups plain breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ cup grated parmesan.
Dip each cheese stick in the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture.
Repeat once more, dipping the cheese stick into the egg mixture again and back into the breadcrumb mixture.
Lay the double-breaded cheese sticks out on a parchment-lined baking sheet or freezer-safe plate and place them in the freezer for at least an hour.
When you are ready to cook the mozzarella sticks, use a deep fryer or a large, wide pot over medium heat. Heat the Vegetable oil for frying to 350-365 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once the oil is hot enough, cook 3-4 mozzarella sticks at a time for 1-2 minutes in the oil.
Carefully remove the cooked mozzarella sticks from the oil and transfer them to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Make sure the oil stays between 350-365 before starting the next batch of mozzarella sticks.
Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

Notes

Originally Posted December 27, 2019

Updated March 21, 2025

*Air fryer instructions: Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer, being careful not to overcrowd them. You may have to cook them in 2 batches. Lightly spray the mozzarella sticks with nonstick cooking spray, then air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping them over halfway through and keeping an eye on them in case they start oozing.

*Oven instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and place the frozen mozzarella sticks on it. Lightly spray the mozzarella sticks with nonstick cooking spray, then bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping them over halfway through.

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