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Mozzarella stick

17/11/2023

Mozzarella Sticks are a much-loved appetizer, especially in the United States. You can make them with an Italian touch, perhaps using Campania buffalo mozzarella to enhance the flavor and quality of the dish. Here’s the recipe for delicious Mozzarella Sticks:

Ingredients

  • 250 g of mozzarella (preferably buffalo mozzarella, cut into sticks)
  • 100 g of flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 150 g of breadcrumbs
  • Fine salt (to taste)
  • Ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Dried oregano (optional, for an Italian twist)
  • Oil for frying

Preparation

  1. To start, cut mozzarella into sticks, about 1 cm thick and 8-10 cm long.
  2. Organize your workspace with three deep plates: put the flour in the first, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper in the second, and pour the breadcrumbs in the third (you can add dried oregano for an additional aroma).
  3. Take the mozzarella sticks and coat them in flour, making sure to cover all sides.
  4. Dip the floured sticks into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off.
  5. Lastly, roll the sticks in the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully covered.
  6. For a crunchier coating, you can repeat the egg and breadcrumb step.
  7. Let the Mozzarella Sticks rest for about 5 minutes so that the coating sticks well.
  8. Meanwhile, heat plenty of oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to about 180 °C.
  9. Fry the Mozzarella Sticks a few at a time to avoid lowering the oil’s temperature too much; turn them once golden to allow even cooking.
  10. When they are golden and crispy, remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain the excess oil.
  11. Serve them immediately, as they are most tasty when still hot and stringy inside.

Fun Facts

Mozzarella Sticks became famous in the United States in the 1970s, but their exact origin is unknown. In Italy, fried mozzarella sticks are called in various ways, including “spiedini di mozzarella” or “mozzarella in carrozza” if between two slices of bread. They hold a prominent place in the menus of American cuisine restaurants and are often accompanied by sauces such as marinara or ketchup for dipping. The secret to a perfect result is a well-adherent breading and a quick frying that prevents the mozzarella from completely leaking out.