How To Make The World's Easiest Mozzarella Sticks
About this recipe
Making mozzarella sticks at home is easier than you might think, and this recipe captures that nostalgic restaurant flavor you remember from childhood. With just a few simple ingredients and some clever techniques, you can whip up a batch of crispy, gooey mozzarella sticks that are perfect for snacking or sharing.
This version stands out because it combines both Italian seasoned and panko bread crumbs for the ultimate crunch, and it includes a quick homemade marinara sauce that elevates the whole experience.
Ingredient notes
- Use 2 cups of all-purpose flour for the breading station.
- The recipe calls for 4 large eggs, beaten well to avoid stringy egg whites.
- For the breading, use a mixture of 1 cup of Italian seasoned bread crumbs and 1 cup of panko bread crumbs for added crunch.
- The recipe specifies 400g of string cheese, which is the ideal cheese for frying.
Tips from NOT ANOTHER COOKING SHOW’s video
- Double breading the mozzarella sticks is key for a thicker, crunchier coating. After the first layer of breading, you can refrigerate them to help the coating set before the second layer.
- Freezing the coated mozzarella sticks for about 15 minutes helps ensure that the cheese melts perfectly while the outside browns during frying.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
- What is the total time to make these mozzarella sticks?
- The total time to make these mozzarella sticks is 30 minutes.
- Can I use fresh mozzarella instead of string cheese?
- You can use fresh mozzarella, but it must be dried out a bit to prevent it from being too wet, which can affect frying.
- Why is double breading recommended?
- Double breading helps create a thicker, crunchier coating that adheres better to the mozzarella sticks.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to NOT ANOTHER COOKING SHOW: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Prepare a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Italian seasoned bread crumbs and panko.
- 2
Add salt and Italian seasoning to each bowl.
- 3
Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, ensuring to pat off excess flour.
- 4
Dip the floured mozzarella sticks into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are well coated.
- 5
Remove the sticks from the egg and let excess egg drain off.
- 6
Press the mozzarella sticks into the bread crumb mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 7
For double breading, repeat the egg and bread crumb coating process, then place the sticks in the refrigerator for a few minutes to set (optional).
- 8
Place the coated mozzarella sticks in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up before frying.
- 9
While the mozzarella sticks are in the freezer, prepare the marinara sauce by heating olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 10
Add sliced garlic and basil stems to the pan, cooking until the garlic is translucent or lightly browned.
- 11
Add the crushed tomatoes, chili flakes, salt, Italian seasoning, dried basil, oregano, and thyme to the pan.
- 12
Reduce the sauce until thick enough to coat the mozzarella sticks when dipped.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of flour is inferred as 'about a cup or two' and normalized to 2 cups for clarity.
- The quantity of eggs is inferred as 'maybe four' and normalized to 4 large eggs for clarity.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from NOT ANOTHER COOKING SHOW’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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