Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella sticks are very easy to make at home. They're deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, with melted gooey cheese on the inside. They're so good and take just minutes to fry! Try dipping them in a marinara sauce!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 789 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup cornstarch
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese sticks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Heat oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.