Crispy Mozzarella Sticks — The Snack That Makes Everyone Say “More!”
Hey friend! 👋 Ever made a batch of mozzarella sticks and watched them vanish before you could grab one?
That’s this recipe.
“I brought these to game night. My friend texted me the next day: ‘Send the recipe or never show your face again.’” — Jess, real human, probably your neighbor
✨ Why You’ll Love This
- Ready in **15 minutes** (plus 1 hour freeze time—put it on while you scroll!)
- Kids **beg** to help bread them (and then eat them!)
- Only **7 pantry staples** + cheese
- Perfect for game day, potlucks, or “I need joy right now” nights
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 12 mozzarella sticks (halved = 24 bites!)
- Flour, eggs, breadcrumbs
- Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Pro tip: Freeze the sticks FIRST. This keeps the cheese from oozing out!
👩🍳 How to Make Them (with Friends or Kids!)
- Freeze sticks for 1 hour (do this ahead!)
- Set up stations: Bowl 1: flour | Bowl 2: beaten eggs | Bowl 3: breadcrumbs + seasonings
- Get everyone involved: Little hands dip, older kids fry (with supervision!)
- Fry at 350°F for 1–2 minutes until golden
- Serve IMMEDIATELY (they’re magic when hot!)
🥫 Dipping Sauce Bar (the real MVP)
Set out small bowls and let everyone mix their favorite:
- Ranch: Mayo + buttermilk + herbs
- Spicy Mayo: Mayo + sriracha
- Honey Mustard: Honey + Dijon
- Garlic Aioli: Mayo + garlic + lemon
- BBQ Dip: BBQ sauce + butter
💡 Quick Tips
- No thermometer? Drop a bread cube in the oil—if it sizzles in 15 sec, you’re ready.
- Make ahead: Bread sticks, freeze on a tray, then bag. Fry from frozen!
- Want baked? Spray with oil, bake at 400°F for 8–10 mins.
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Go make these tonight. Then invite me over—I’ll bring the ranch! 🧀✨
— Rossi
Friend, cookbook author, and your go-to for stress-free joy in the kitchen