Mozzarella Sticks: How to Make This Kid-Friendly Snack |
Posted: May 15, 2020 |
Soft and gooey with the melting goodness of cheese, enveloped in a crisp breaded coating and fried to perfection, mozzarella sticks are America’s favorite appetizer. Whether you serve it as a delicious after-school snack or dish it out at a Super Bowl party, mozzarella sticks are an instant hit with kids and adults alike. Here, we give you a fool-proof recipe to make mozzarella sticks at home. However, if you are short on time, frozen mozzarella sticks work just as well, helping serve a yummy snack that everyone in the family will enjoy. Ingredients To make this about 50 mozzarella bites you’ll need: 1 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs 2 lb mozzarella cut into ½ inch sticks 3 large eggs 1 ½ cups vegetable oil to fry 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons mixed dried Italian herbs (dried basil, oregano, thyme, parsley) ¾ th cup all-purpose flour 2-3 tablespoons whole milk MethodBegin by creating three different stations to create the coating for the mozzarella sticks. First, take flour in a shallow dish. Next, mix panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs in another bowl. Whisk eggs and milk in a bowl. Working one stick at a time, roll the cheese stick into the dry flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the egg mixture and then coat in panko. Press well so that the bread coating sticks well to each cheese stick. Repeat these steps for the second layer of the coating until you’re done with all the mozzarella pieces. Place on a wire rack with a baking dish beneath to catch excess dipping. Cover and freeze for at least 2-3 hours. Begin frying by heating oil in a large frying pan. Working in small batches, fry the breaded cheese sticks until golden brown. Turn occasionally, giving it 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked black pepper and serve with Marinara sauce or Ranch. Making mozzarella sticks from scratch is fun and easy, and once served they’ll be gone in minutes. However, if you want to save time and effort, you can buy the best frozen cheese sticks from your local grocery store. Prepare frozen mozzarella sticks as per package instructions, and you’re ready to serve this crunchy appetizer that will be the star of your party.
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