Best Homemade Mozzarella Sticks Recipes

BAKED HOMEMADE MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• 1. Cut the cheese sticks in half, making 24 slices, then put the slices in the freezer until completely frozen
• 2. Beat the egg in a small bowl. Use a separate bowl to combine the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese
• 3. To bread the cheese sticks: First dip the frozen cheese stick into the flour, then into the egg, then into the bread crumb mixture
• 4. Once all of the 24 sticks are coated, place them on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil coated with a few drops of olive oil or sprayed with cooking spray (this will keep cleanup to a minimum, and keep the sticks from sticking!)
• 5. Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for about 4 minutes, or until crisp. They need to be watched closely so they don't melt completely!

HOMEMADE MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the milk, then set aside. Place the bread crumbs into a plastic bag, and set aside.
• Separate and place an egg roll wrapper onto your work surface with one of the tips pointed towards you. Moisten the two far edges of the wrapper with water. Place a string cheese stick onto the corner nearest you, and roll it in 1/3 of the way, fold over the right and left corners, then continue rolling to the end, pressing to seal. Repeat with the remaining string cheese sticks and egg roll wrappers.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Dip the mozzarella sticks into the egg wash, then toss in the bread crumbs. Cook in batches in the hot oil until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

HOMEMADE MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Place the flour in a bowl and set it aside.
• Whisk the eggs and water together in a small bowl. Set this next to the bowl of flour.
• Mix the panko, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in another small bowl and set this next to the bowl with the beaten eggs.
• Prepare a tray lined with parchment paper and set this next to the bowl with the bread crumb mixture.
• Use tongs to place each mozzarella stick into the flour mixture (cover completely), then dip it into the egg mixture, then completely cover it with the bread crumb mixture and set it onto the prepared tray.
• When all of the mozzarella sticks have had one coat of breading we are going to give them a second coating. This time, flour is not needed. So again using the tongs, place each bread stick in the egg mixture and then coat completely with the bread crumb mixture (sides and ends as well). Again place these on the tray.
• Freeze the coated mozzarella sticks for at least 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet, or dutch oven, to a temperature of 325-350 degrees. (just pay attention to how quickly they are browning and adjust your temperature)
• Place a place lined with paper towels next to the deep frying station.
• Fry mozzarella sticks for a minute or 2 per side, or until golden brown. Do not crowd the pan as it will drop the temperature of the oil.
• Remove mozzarella sticks to the plate lined with paper towels.
• Serve with marinara sauce on the side if you like.