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Authentic Mozzarella Sticks Recipe United States of America, North America
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Introduction & history
At its most basic, America's favorite cheesy snack is nothing more than breaded and fried mozzarella sticks. To prepare, sticks of mozzarella are dipped in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs and then fried in oil until golden. Variations on the basic recipe include adding various seasonings, such as basil, thyme, and oregano to the batter, or double coating the mozzarella sticks. Mozzarella sticks are typically served with marinara sauce — or with raspberry sauce, if you’re in Albany — and paired with cold soda drinks or beer.
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variations
Most variations on the basic recipe include seasoning the flour and the breadcrumbs with dried herbs such as thyme, parsley, basil, and oregano. Dried garlic, dried onions, and parmesan are also often added. -
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Marinara sauce is the sauce of choice for mozzarella sticks, but you can pair these cheesy sticks with anything from ranch dressing, pizza sauce, barbecue sauce, honey mustard sauce to plum and raspberry sauce.
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Crunchy & Gooey Mozzarella Sticks
Ready in 40minThe following recipe teaches you how to make mozzarella sticks that are the perfect combination of melty, gooey cheese and a crispy coating. Apart from that, the coating is generously seasoned with herbs, and the final result are delicious mozzarella sticks that are not too greasy. The recipe is the creation of Andy Baraghani, a food writer, recipe developer, and chef who once apprenticed at the famed Chez Panisse in California.
Crunchy & Gooey Mozzarella Sticks
PREP 30min
COOK 10min
READY IN 40min
The following recipe teaches you how to make mozzarella sticks that are the perfect combination of melty, gooey cheese and a crispy coating. Apart from that, the coating is generously seasoned with herbs, and the final result are delicious mozzarella sticks that are not too greasy. The recipe is the creation of Andy Baraghani, a food writer, recipe developer, and chef who once apprenticed at the famed Chez Panisse in California.
Ingredients
1 pound mozzarella
¾ cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
3 tbsp whole milk
2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1½ tsp garlic powder
1½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried thyme
vegetable oil (for frying; about 6 cups)
kosher salt
spicy marinara sauce (for serving)
Preparation
Step 1/8
Cut the mozzarella into 3x0.5-inch sticks.
Step 2/8
Place the flour in one bowl, whisk the milk and the eggs in another bowl, and mix the panko, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, parsley, and thyme in a third bowl.
Step 3/8
Dip each mozzarella stick first into the flour, then into the eggs and milk, and finally, into the seasoned panko. Coat the mozzarella sticks a second time, but this time skip the flour.
Step 4/8
Arrange the mozzarella sticks on a wire rack placed inside a rimmed baking tray. Place the baking tray into the freezer for a minimum of one hour.
Step 5/8
Fill a large pot with two inches of oil and fit it with a thermometer.
Step 6/8
Place the pot over medium-high heat and heat the oil until it reaches 350°F.
Step 7/8
Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches, for about 2 ½ minutes, until golden brown.
Step 8/8
Place them on paper towels to drain, then while still hot, sprinkle with salt, and serve with the marinara sauce.
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