MOZZARELLA STICKS

 

Simple, easy and homemade these Mozzarella Sticks are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. With minimal ingredients and time these are so tasty and easy.

Stacked Mozzarella Sticks on white platter with parsley and parmesan

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I love Mozzarella Sticks, like love them. Whenever we go out and they are offered on a menu, you bet I’m getting some.

I have always loved them since I was a kid and I will continue to love them. I’m just a natural cheese lover in the first place but when you batter it up and fry it, oh boy.

This Mozzarella Stick Recipe is so simple there is no reason at all NOT to make them! We make these almost every weekend because the kids love them and they are easy to throw together.

You know me an easy recipes, oh and appetizers, I absolutely love them. So you bet your butt that if I’m asked to make these bad boys they are being made.

Some of our other favorite appetizer recipes we have on our site include Loaded Fries, Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms and Baked Buffalo Wings!

Hand breaking one mozzarella stick apart showing cheese pull

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
With only 7 easily available ingredients, they come together quickly.
You can double the batch to serve more people.
You can use any kind of string or block cheese in the center of these as you’d like.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW)
String cheese
Breadcrumbs
Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
All-purpose flour
Eggs
Milk
Marinara sauce
Parsley
Oil

HOW TO MAKE MOZZARELLA STICKS, STEP BY STEP:
Step by step photos on how to make Mozzarella sticks
Unwrap the string cheese and place it back in the fridge until ready to assemble.
Place the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl and stir together until combined.
Add the all-purpose flour to a shallow bowl, set aside.
Whisk the eggs with the milk in a shallow bowl.
These fry up super quick so it is easier to prepare all of the sticks first before frying. Coat the string cheese in flour, tapping off any excess.
Place the stick into the egg and get it coated.
Then place it into the breadcrumbs and make sure it’s coated. Repeat again, place the cheese stick back into the egg then the breadcrumbs, place them on a plate. Put the plate back in the fridge until ready to fry.
Pour about 1 inch of oil in the bottom of a heavy bottom skillet. Bring up to temperature over medium-low heat, oil should stay around 375°F.
It is easiest to fry one at a time. Place one stick in the oil, using two forks, fry the stick rolling it around in the oil until lightly golden brown on all sides, up to 1 minute.
Take it out and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Once the excess oil is off, transfer it onto another plate while you fry the next stick.
Repeat until they are all done. Garnish with optional parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve with marinara for dipping.

See how easy this Mozzarella stick recipe is? Seriously, this its why we love it so much, and you can make it homemade so you don’t have to go to a restaurant!

Overhead photo of stacked Mozzarella Sticks with parmesan and parsley

So crispy and tender you cannot refuse these Mozzarella Sticks in my personal opinion. They are seriously so good, the simplest recipes always are the best.

WHAT CHEESE SHOULD I USE?
For this recipe we used normal string cheese, which we like the best as it melts well but you can use block cheese as well some other flavor options include:

Jalapeno
Colby & Monterey Jack
Pizzeria
String cheese twists
Pepper Jack
There are so many different flavors of string cheese and block cheese out there that you could make these Mozzarella sticks any flavor you would like!

Split open mozzarella stick on platter

HOW TO STORE:
If you are not going to consume all cooked sticks in one sitting they should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, they will last up to 1 week, you can preheat in the oven at 400 degrees F until warmed through.

You can also freeze these, make according to directions and let drain on paper towels. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and stick in freezer for about an hour, then place in freezer bag, these should keep frozen for up to 4-6 months.

To reheat the frozen sticks, place on pan in oven and bake at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes.

TIPS AND TRICKS:
You can double this recipe to make more for guests or yourself.
These can be frozen, see my tips above.
You can use any flavor of cheese that you like, above I have listed some ideas.
Make sure that you double dip the Mozzarella sticks as this helps hold the cheese in when frying.
You can also use a deep fryer if you’d like at the same temperature.
We like to use regular breadcrumbs, but you can use italian or panko as well.

Mozzarella Sticks
Simple, easy and homemade these Mozzarella Sticks are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. With minimal ingredients and time these are so tasty and easy.

Ingredients
▢12 oz string cheese or 12 pieces
▢1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
▢1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
▢2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
▢1/2 cup all-purpose flour
▢2 large eggs
▢2 Tbs whole milk
▢Marinara for dipping
▢Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
▢Oil for frying
Instructions
Unwrap the string cheese and place it back in the fridge until ready to assemble.
Place the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl and stir together until combined.
Add the all-purpose flour to a shallow bowl, set aside.
Whisk the eggs with the milk in a shallow bowl.
These fry up super quick so it is easier to prepare all of the sticks first before frying. Coat the string cheese in flour, tapping off any excess.
Place the stick into the egg and get it coated.
Then place it into the breadcrumbs and make sure it’s coated. Repeat again, place the cheese stick back into the egg then the breadcrumbs, place them on a plate. Put the plate back in the fridge until ready to fry.
Pour about 1 inch of oil in the bottom of a heavy bottom skillet. Bring up to temperature over medium-low heat, oil should stay around 375°F.
It is easiest to fry one at a time. Place one stick in the oil, using two forks, fry the stick rolling it around in the oil until lightly golden brown on all sides, up to 1-2 minutes.
Take it out and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Once the excess oil is off, transfer it onto another plate while you fry the next stick.
Repeat until they are all done. Garnish with optional parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve with marinara for dipping.
Notes
You can double this recipe to make more for guests or yourself.
These can be frozen, see my tips above.
You can use any flavor of cheese that you like, above I have listed some ideas.
Make sure that you double dip the Mozzarella sticks as this helps hold the cheese in when frying.
You can also use a deep fryer if you’d like at the same temperature.
We like to use regular breadcrumbs, but you can use italian or panko as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg