Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara

Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara

Crispy breaded mozzarella sticks fried golden and served with warm marinara for dipping.

Total 1 hr 15 min Makes 4 servings Calories 410/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs, Wheat

These mozzarella sticks get a crunchy double-breaded coating that seals in the cheese during a quick fry, so you get a crisp shell and a gooey, stretchy center. They make a solid game-day appetizer or snack, and the warm marinara on the side adds a tangy contrast to the rich fried cheese.

Ingredients

  • 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese or block cheese cut into sticks)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

Method

  1. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and a mixture of Italian breadcrumbs, panko, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in the third.

  2. Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.

  3. Dip the breaded sticks back into the egg and breadcrumb mixture a second time for a thicker coating that helps prevent the cheese from leaking out.

  4. Arrange the breaded mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up the coating.

  5. Pour vegetable oil into a 9-inch skillet to a depth of about 1 inch and heat over medium heat to 350°F.

  6. Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches of 4 to 5, turning occasionally, until the coating is golden brown and crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes per batch.

  7. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

  8. Serve the mozzarella sticks hot with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

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    Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara

    These mozzarella sticks get a crunchy double-breaded coating that seals in the cheese during a quick fry, so you get a crisp shell and a gooey, stretchy center. They make a solid game-day appetizer or snack, and the warm marinara on the side adds a tangy contrast to the rich fried cheese.

    1 hr 15 min 4 servings 410 cal

    Ingredients

    • 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese or block cheese cut into sticks)
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 large eggs, beaten
    • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
    • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
    • 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

    Method

    1. 1

      Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and a mixture of Italian breadcrumbs, panko, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in the third.

    2. 2

      Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.

    3. 3

      Dip the breaded sticks back into the egg and breadcrumb mixture a second time for a thicker coating that helps prevent the cheese from leaking out.

    4. 4

      Arrange the breaded mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up the coating.

    5. 5

      Pour vegetable oil into a 9-inch skillet to a depth of about 1 inch and heat over medium heat to 350°F.

    6. 6

      Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches of 4 to 5, turning occasionally, until the coating is golden brown and crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes per batch.

    7. 7

      Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

    8. 8

      Serve the mozzarella sticks hot with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.