Everyone is obsessed with these gooey homemade mozzarella sticks fried to golden perfection. These mozzarella sticks are a great make-ahead snack or appetizer that can be frozen and fried whenever you have a craving. Once you dive into this mozzarella stick recipe, though, you’ll probably be surprised by how simple they really are to make. And the best reason to make mozzarella sticks at home, Other than freshness, obviously, is that you can make sure that you’re eating the very best mozzarella sticks out there because you get to control the whole mozzarella stick-making process.
What Are Mozzarella Sticks Made Of?
It’s quite likely that you already have everything you need to make mozzarella sticks in your home right now. Seriously! Because mozzarella stick ingredients are actually super basic. Here’s what you’ll need:
- mozzarella cheese
- Flour
- Eggs
- Sea Salt
- Panko
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
This Hot and crispy homemade mozzarella sticks recipe makes a big batch of cheese sticks that can be frozen and fried in small batches whenever you get a craving. The mozzarella sticks are crispy on the outside with melted oozing cheese on the inside.
Servings: 15 mozzarella sticks
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 25minutes
Cook Time: 3minutes
Chilling Time: 1hour
Total Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you make homemade mozzarella sticks with string cheese?
You can, but I find the flavor and texture to be better with the block mozzarella.
2. What’s the best oil for deep frying?
I use vegetable oil, but any high smoke point oil will work, like peanut oil or canola oil.
3. Can I make mozzarella sticks in the air fryer?
I have tested this recipe in the air fryer, and I didn’t love the results. If there is even the smallest amount of cheese exposed, it will leak out and get all over the air fryer basket. The only way to prevent this is to coat the cheese in even more egg and breadcrumbs – at least three coats. If you want to try air fryer mozzarella sticks, I recommend lightly coating them with cooking spray and air frying them at 400°F for about 10 minutes or so. Be sure to flip them halfway through the cooking time.
4. Why did my cheese disappear?
Assuming you didn’t eat it all beforehand, there are several legitimate causes for this very unfortunate circumstance. The most common are cooking too long or at too high of a temperature; however, not chilling long enough or not fully coating can also result in empty sticks.
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Ingredients
🔖1 ½ cups (106 g) plain Panko
🔖1 lb whole milk mozzarella block
🔖½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
🔖2 large eggs
🔖½ teaspoon dried parsley
🔖¼ teaspoon garlic powder
🔖½ teaspoon ground black pepper
🔖¼ teaspoon table salt
🔖Vegetable oil
🔖½ cup (63 g) all-purpose flour
🔖Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
Step 1:
Place panko crumbs in a Ziploc bag and use a rolling pin or mallet to crush until you have fine crumbs.(1 ½ cups (106 g) plain Panko)
Step 2:
Pour crushed panko into a shallow dish and add Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, pepper, and salt, and stir to combine.
Step 3:
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning,½ teaspoon dried parsley,¼ teaspoon garlic powder,½ teaspoon ground black pepper,¼ teaspoon table salt
Step 4:
In a separate, shallow bowl, crack 2 large eggs and beat with a whisk or the tines of a fork until scrambled. (2 large eggs)
Step 5:
Pour all-purpose flour into yet another shallow bowl. (½ cup (63 g) all-purpose flour)
Step 6:
If using a mozzarella block, cut widthwise into 15 sticks. (1 lb whole milk mozzarella block)
Step 7:
Working with one at a time, dip the stick in the flour and shake off any excess flour. Then dip in the beaten egg and let any excess drip off. Finally, dip in the panko crumb mixture, making sure the entire cheese stick is coated with panko.
Step 8:
Place a wire cooking rack on a baking sheet and place breaded mozzarella sticks on the rack. Once all sticks have been dipped, transfer to the freezer and chill for at least one hour. If you are chilling for longer than 1 hour, after 1 hour, remove from freezer and place in an airtight container, then return to freezer.
Step 9:
Fry sticks, 2 at a time, until golden brown (about 1 minute), then remove to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Make sure the oil returns to temperature before frying the next batch.
Step 10:
Enjoy while still warm, dipped in warmed marinara sauce.
Pro Tips for Perfect Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
📌Freeze Before Frying – Don’t Skip This Step
Freezing the breaded mozzarella sticks for at least one hour helps the cheese stay firm while frying, preventing it from melting and leaking into the oil.
📌Coat Evenly for Extra Crispiness
Make sure each mozzarella stick is fully coated in flour, egg, and panko. An even coating creates a crunchy golden crust that holds up perfectly at New Year's parties.
📌Fry in Small Batches
Fry only 2 sticks at a time to avoid overcrowding. This keeps the oil temperature steady and ensures evenly fried, crispy cheese sticks.
📌Maintain the Right Oil Temperature
Fry in hot oil (around 175–180°C / 350–360°F). If the oil is too cool, the cheese sticks will absorb oil; if too hot, they will brown too fast and burst.
📌Serve Immediately for the Best Cheese Pull
Mozzarella cheese sticks taste best when served hot and fresh. Pair them with warm marinara sauce for the ultimate cheesy pull your New Year guests will love.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mozzarella stick | Calories: 138kcal | Protein: 9g | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg
If you enjoyed this crispy mozzarella cheese sticks recipe, don’t miss our other party-perfect favorites like cheesy homemade lasagna, loaded with rich layers of cheese and sauce, and crispy spring rolls, a go-to appetizer for festive gatherings. These easy, crowd-pleasing dishes pair perfectly with cheese sticks and help you build a complete New Year's party menu your guests will love.
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