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Cheese + crunch + that ridiculous stretch. Need we say more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Homemade mozzarella sticks are easier than you think. Freeze them, fry them, and watch everyone fight for the last one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 12 sticks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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12 string cheese sticks (or block mozzarella cut into 3″ x \u00bd” sticks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup (60g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 large eggs, beaten<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup (100g) breadcrumbs (panko is best for crunch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup (50g) grated parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon dried oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Oil for frying<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Marinara sauce for dipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Freeze First (Crucial!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Place cheese sticks in freezer for at least 1 hour. Solid cheese = no blowouts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy (patience required for freezing)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Freezer (raw, breaded):<\/strong> Store in a single layer in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Fry from frozen \u2014 no thawing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leftovers (cooked):<\/strong> Almost impossible, but reheat in air fryer at 350\u00b0F for 2\u20133 minutes. Microwave = sad, soggy cheese tubes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip:<\/strong> Double breading + double freezing = zero cheese explosions. You’ve been warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Golden, crunchy outside. Warm, stretchy inside. Marinara on the side. These homemade mozzarella sticks beat frozen any day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2024,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[1543,1542,1539,1540,1538,1541],"class_list":["post-1907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-breaded-cheese","tag-cheesy-appetizer","tag-fried-cheese-sticks","tag-homemade-mozzarella-sticks","tag-mozzarella-sticks","tag-string-cheese-recipe"],"yoast_head":"\n
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