Homemade Mozzarella Sticks | Chef Lorious

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while string cheese is often more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Whole wheat bread crumbs are more nutritious, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly option.

Start with a block of mozzarella cheese and slice it into smaller pieces.

Score the mozzarella to ensure even cutting and keep it cold in the refrigerator before slicing.

Prepare the breading station with all-purpose flour mixed with salt.

In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs and add a little buttermilk to create a dredging liquid.

In another bowl, combine Italian bread crumbs with grated pecorino romano cheese.

Double coat the mozzarella sticks by first dipping them in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the bread crumbs.

Repeat the egg and bread crumb coating for a thicker layer.

Set the coated mozzarella sticks aside until ready to fry.

Heat oil in a pot, ensuring it's not too hot to avoid burning the bread crumbs.

Carefully add the mozzarella sticks to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot.

Fry the mozzarella sticks until they float, indicating they are done, and check for golden brown color.

Remove the fried mozzarella sticks from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

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