Mozzarella Sticks

Name: Mozzarella Sticks
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex Menu
Ingredients: White Bread — 8 slices; Salt — 1 tsp; Dried Thyme — 1 tsp; Dried Oregano — 1 tsp; Black Pepper — 1 tsp; Garlic Powder — 1 tsp; Low-Moisture Mozzarella — 2 blocks; All-Purpose Flour — 150 g; Eggs — 3; Mayonnaise — 175 g; Crème Fraîche — 125 g; Dijon Mustard — 25 g; Buttermilk — 120 g; Chives — ½ bunch; Parsley — ½ cup; Dill — 3 sprigs; Garlic — 3 cloves

These upgraded mozzarella sticks feature a perfectly crispy, scratch-made seasoned breadcrumb coating and a gooey, indulgent centre. By double-coating the low-moisture mozzarella batons, this recipe ensures they stay intact while frying to a beautiful golden brown. Served with a vibrant, herbaceous ranch dressing, these are the ultimate elevated version of a nostalgic childhood favourite that is guaranteed to impress.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 45 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes

Servings: 4 to 6

Notes:

Homemade breadcrumbs made from a simple white loaf are superior to store-bought versions, allowing you to customise the seasoning and achieve a much lighter, crispier texture.

Low-moisture mozzarella is essential for the best cheese pull; cut it into even half-inch batons to ensure they melt consistently and don't burst prematurely in the hot oil.

Always double-coat your mozzarella sticks using the flour, egg, and breadcrumb sequence twice; this creates a robust barrier that prevents the cheese from leaking out during the fry.

Keep a close eye on the frying process; fry in small batches for one to three minutes until golden, and be careful not to leave them too long or the cheese will boil and leak.

This recipe is highly versatile; while the classic ranch is excellent, feel free to swap it for a tangy marinara if that is your personal preference for serving.

Prepare Breadcrumbs
Dry out slices of white bread in an oven at 135 C for 15 minutes until brittle, then process into fine crumbs and blend with salt, dried thyme, oregano, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Bread Mozzarella
Cut mozzarella into even half-inch batons, then pass each piece through a flour, egg, and breadcrumb sequence twice, ensuring a thorough, double-layer coating.

Fry
Heat oil in a pot to 175 C and fry the coated sticks in small batches for one to three minutes until golden brown, then drain on a wire rack.

Prepare Ranch
Whisk together mayonnaise, crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, buttermilk, finely sliced chives, chopped parsley, chopped dill, grated garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Serve
Present the warm, crispy mozzarella sticks immediately alongside the prepared ranch dressing for the perfect dipping experience.