Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Easy way to cook mozzarella sticks in a pan.

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

400
Calories
22g
Fat
83mg
Cholesterol
30g
Carbs
2g
Sugar
19g
Protein
Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Recipe Description

Fried Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate more-ish snack and are always a winner in my house! We always used to order mozzarella sticks as a starter in restaurants but now we enjoy them at home as well. I usually serve a big batch of these (I double the quantity for my family!) before our main meal on a Saturday night, alongside a few favorite dips like tomato salsa and BBQ sauce. You can buy packs of mozzarella sticks in all big stores, so all you need to do is prepare the coatings and heat up some oil. The breadcrumb coating, flavored with garlic salt, gives you that beautiful crunch when you bite into the stick and hit that oozing melted mozzarella in the center, the ultimate texture combination!

To make Fried Mozzarella Sticks, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare the coatings

    2 min
    Step 1 - Fried Mozzarella Sticks

    Lay out three shallow bowls. In one, combine the eggs and water. In the second, combine the flour and cornstarch. In the third, combine the breadcrumbs and garlic salt.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil

    5 min
    Step 2 - Fried Mozzarella Sticks

    In a large heavy-based pan or wok, heat the oil to 365°F.

  3. 3

    Coat the mozzarella sticks

    5 min
    Step 3 - Fried Mozzarella Sticks

    Take each mozzarella stick and dip it first into the flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Then dip it into the egg mixture, followed by the breadcrumbs. Place on a plate.

  4. 4

    Fry the mozzarella sticks

    5 min
    Step 4 - Fried Mozzarella Sticks

    Once all the sticks have been coated, add them to the oil, a few at a time. Cook for about 30 seconds, turning, until they are golden brown all over. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sticks from the oil and transfer to paper towel-lined plates. Repeat until all the sticks have been fried.

  5. 5

    Serving Fried Mozzarella Sticks

    Step 5 - Fried Mozzarella Sticks

These Fried Mozzarella Sticks show that it doesn’t have to be difficult to make your favorite restaurant starters at home! Give this recipe a while and see what you think. Tag your melting mozzarella moments with #cookmerecipes so I can see how you get on!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Hannah López
February 12, 2025
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Super easy to make and delish. We had these last Saturday while watching a movie, kids loved them. Will make again!

Nina
November 24, 2023
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Super!

Fiona Graves
October 16, 2023
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These Fried Mozzarella Sticks are just the bomb! My kids went crazy for em, I never thought I'd see them munching on cheese so happily. Saturday nights are now all about chillin at home with these and some dips. Who needs restaurants?! Thanks for this fab recipe

Vince
October 5, 2023
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OMG, these mozzarella sticks are soooo good! My kids devoured 'em on movie night!

Helen
September 20, 2023
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So easy, delicious.

Irene Johnson
August 29, 2023
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These mozz sticks are da bomb! Made 'em for our movie night, and they vanished in seconds. So easy, too! Better than any restaurant!

Xiomara Johnson
May 5, 2023
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Fried cheese heaven!

Ursule Dufresne
March 31, 2022
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Delicious, simple, fun!

Alice
March 1, 2022
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These fried mozzarella sticks are just amazing. I never thought making them at home would be this easy. The kids loved them, and we had a blast dipping them in salsa while watching a movie. Definitely a keeper!

Sunny
November 28, 2020
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OMG, y’all! Made these sticks for the fam last Friday and they vanished! Crunchy and cheesy, pure bliss! 🤤

Victor
September 27, 2020
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Superb! These mozzarella sticks are a game changer! My kids always loved getting these as a treat at restaurants, but now I can whip them up in our kitchen. It's become a family tradition to make them every Saturday night with dips! So simple yet delicious. My kids can't get enough!

sarah
March 22, 2019
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Best mozzarella sticks!

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