Super Easy Homemade Mozzarella Sticks!

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

String cheese is often less expensive and still provides good melting quality.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch can create a lighter coating.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino is often cheaper and adds a similar flavor.

Cut mozzarella cheese into sticks about half an inch thick.

Set up a dredging station with flour, whisked eggs, and a splash of milk.

Season flour with salt and pepper.

Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

Pack the breadcrumbs onto the mozzarella sticks with your hands.

Flash freeze the coated mozzarella sticks for 30 to 45 minutes.

Heat light olive oil to about 385°F in a deep fryer or large pot.

Fry the mozzarella sticks for about a minute on each side until golden brown.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve with ketchup or marinara sauce.

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