While you may be thinking that purchasing mozzarella sticks from a restaurant is easier just, the cost of the mozzarella sticks is outrageous if you think about it. For example, Applebee's sells their mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce for $7.49. Sonic sells five mozzarella sticks for around $2. A package of mozzarella cheese sticks at the grocery store will cost you around $2 to $5 depending on the cheese stick count and brand name. The cornmeal breading for the mozzarella sticks is easy to make. However, you can also purchase mozzarella in chunks or rounds. By doing this, you can cut the sticks to the size wanted.
Ingredients
- A package of Mozzarella Cheese Sticks. The mozzarella cheese sticks come in a variety of sizes.
- Frying Oil. Any oil can be used to fry the cheese sticks. Olive oil will give them an extra added flavor.
- Frying basket or wired scoop. Either of these items will make it easier to remove the cheese sticks from the oil when done.
- Paper towels and large plate or platter. This will be used to drain the excess oil from the cheese sticks when done.
- Fryer or large pot. You will need either item filled enough with oil to fry the mozzarella sticks.
- Italian seasoning. This will be used to add flavor to the cheese batter and the marinara sauce.
- Cornmeal mix. Fix the cornmeal mixed used for cornbread for the coating. Add a tablespoon of Italian seasoning to the batter.
- Marinara sauce. You can make your own marinara sauce for dipping.
- Ranch salad dressing. Some people like using ranch salad dressing for dipping their mozzarella sticks in.
Method
- Heat the oil to 350 to 400 degrees.
- While the oil is heating, mix the cornmeal breading per the instructions on the cornmeal container. Add a tablespoon of Italian seasoning to the cornmeal mixture.
- Once the cooking oil is at the right temperature dip the mozzarella cheese sticks into the cornmeal mixture. Once the cheese sticks are coated, carefully drop them into the hot oil.
- Fry for approximately 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on the paper towels.
- Place the fried mozzarella cheese sticks on a plate or platter. Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
Your family and friends will enjoy the homemade mozzarella sticks with every bite.
Homemade mozzarella sticks can be made for appetizers for birthday, summer, Christmas, and New Year's parties. Not only can they be made for these types of parties they can also be made for any sports gathering. Let's not forget family movie night, homemade mozzarella sticks will be the talk of the movie.
Also, for those who are throwing baby and wedding showers, homemade mozzarella sticks will be a great appetizer for your guests and the mom to be and the bride to be. These homemade mozzarella sticks can also be made as part of the reception food for any wedding.
