Homemade fried mozzarella sticks are a delicious appetizer or snack that combines gooey melted cheese with a crispy coating. Here’s a description of these delectable treats:
Imagine biting into a warm and crispy exterior that gives way to a creamy, molten center of melted mozzarella cheese. Each bite is packed with flavor and texture, starting with the satisfying crunch of the golden-brown breading and ending with the stretchy, cheesy goodness of the melted mozzarella.
To make homemade fried mozzarella sticks, start by cutting sticks of mozzarella cheese into uniform sizes.
With each bite, you experience the contrast of textures and flavors, from the satisfying crunch of the crispy exterior to the creamy, cheesy interior. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer before a meal or as a snack during game day, homemade fried mozzarella sticks are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup water
- 1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
- 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese sticks
Directions:
-Whisk water and eggs together in a small bowl. Mix bread crumbs and garlic salt together in a medium bowl. Blend flour and cornstarch together in a third bowl.
-Heat oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan.
-Dredge a mozzarella stick in flour; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture. Lift up so excess egg drips back in the bowl. Press into bread crumbs to coat. Place breaded mozzarella stick on a plate or wire rack. Repeat with remaining mozzarella sticks.
-Use a spider spoon or a pair of tongs to lower 3 to 4 mozzarella sticks into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Repeat to fry remaining mozzarella sticks.