These homemade Fried Mozzarella Sticks are ultra-crispy on the outside with a perfectly gooey, cheesy center. With a double-coating method and a crucial freezing step, you’ll never go back to store-bought again.
1 Slotted spoon or spider (For safe and quick removal from oil)
1 Parchment-lined tray (To freeze coated sticks)
3 Large mixing bowls (For flour, egg, and breadcrumb stations)
1 Paper towel-lined tray (For draining after frying)
Ingredients
12Mozzarella sticks- Or cut mozzarella blocks into sticks
½cupAll-purpose flour
2Large eggs- Beaten
½cupFine breadcrumbs
½cupPanko breadcrumbs- For extra crunch
¼cupGrated Parmesan- Optional but adds flavor
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
½teaspoonGarlic powder
½teaspoonOnion powder
¼teaspoonPaprika- Optional for color
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
4–6cupsVegetable or canola oil- Enough to submerge sticks
Marinara sauce- For serving
Ranch dressing- Optional dip
Fresh basil- Optional garnish
Instructions
Cut mozzarella into sticks. Set up bowls for flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture.
Dredge sticks in flour, dip in egg, coat in breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumb for double coating.
Place coated sticks on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 minutes.
Heat oil to 350°F. Fry sticks in small batches for 60–90 seconds until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve with marinara or ranch.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.