I know how crazy what I’m about to say is going to sound. But we love to have “Fried Food Day” and it doesn’t really matter the occasion. It could be the Super Bowl or just a Tuesday.
And when we do Fried Food Day, we DO Fried Food Day. Fried cheese, fried jalapeños, wings, potato skins. . .if it makes a good fried appetizer, we serve it up.
I know, I know. . .it’s super unhealthy and all that jazz. I didn’t say we do it EVERY Tuesday, we know what the word moderation means, that’s why it has a day named after it.
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As always, please read through the entire recipe as well as notes, before heating up your oil.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (Fried, of course)
No need to go out when you get the craving for fried cheese yumminess. Now you can whip it right up in YOUR kitchen.
Ingredients
- 18 mozzarella sticks
- 2 cups panko style bread crumbs
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 quart)
- DIPPING SAUCES:
- Ranch Dressing (see link above)
- Marinara Sauce (see link above)
Instructions
- Heat your deep fryer to 360°. If you are using your stovetop, you will need a heavy bottomed saucepan. Fill with oil about halfway up and heat until oil reaches 360°.
- Unwrap cheese sticks and cut in half. You should have 36 cheese sticks when you are done.
- Line a small sheet pan with parchment paper.
- SET UP YOUR BREADING STATION:
- DISH #1:
- All purpose flour
- DISH #2:
- Whisk eggs and milk together.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- DISH #3 (Mix together):
- Panko
- Basil
- Parsley
- Starting at DISH #1, roll each cheese stick in the FLOUR, shaking off excess.
- Place cheese stick in DISH #2, coating it in the egg mixture.
- Then place cheese stick in the panko mixture, being sure to coat well.
- Lay each cheese stick on your lined sheet pan and place pan in freezer for about 30 minutes.
- Taking the proper safety precautions, let's fry these puppies up.
- Once your oil is ready, carefully drop your cheese sticks into the oil. If using a deep fryer, place about 3-5 cheese sticks into your basket (depending on how big your basket is), your saucepan may be able to hold 6-8. Whatever method you're using, be sure to NOT overcrowd your oil. Keep a close eye on the cheese sticks, it should take no longer than 2-3 minutes for each batch to fry.
- When done, place cheese sticks on a paper towel lined dish.
Notes
I cannot stress this enough. Please be sure to use the proper safety precautions when deep frying anything. Especially if you are using your stovetop to fry up this recipe. Don't overfill your pot with oil, it can get out of control quick. DON'T drop into oil, carefully place. Hot oil hitting your skin can quickly ruin this recipe.
The cheese sticks that I use are the same cheesesticks you throw into the lunchbox. It seems to be more economical to buy the bulk pack from Sam's/Costco. Use what you need to fry, then the rest can be used as snacks for the family.
I cut my sticks in half because (a) it's a more kid friendly size and (b) the 1/2 sticks fit better in our fry basket.
Feel free to show love to other types of cheese.
I actually have nothing against the store bought frozen fried mozzarella. I do, however prefer the panko breaded fried mozzarella and I have never seen that in my grocery store freezer.
The links I provided above for the Ranch dressing and Marinara sauce are for homemade recipes. Bottled versions also work well.
We use vegetable oil, but go with whatever oil you use for frying. I have not attempted this recipe in the air fryer, however I'm sure it's doable.
The mozzarella in the picture below was breaded start to finish by my kids. I cut the stick in half and set up the breading station, but once I gave them instructions, they were good to go. My point in sharing this? Don't be afraid to get your kiddos in the kitchen and put them to work.
It's okay if you do not have the need for 36 fried mozzarella sticks. Cut down the recipe as you see fit and adjust your breading stations accordingly.
