Snacks
Italian
ItalianMozzarella Sticks
Golden, molten mozzarella sticks from a quick freezer-to-oven version up to hand-breaded buffalo mozzarella fried to order with a fresh marinara dip.
Vegetarian
Nut-free
Better version
Double-breaded mozzarella shallow-fried with a herby panko crust.
Per serving£1.55
Total cost£6.20
Time40 min
Ingredients for 4
- 300 g low-moisture mozzarella , cut into sticks
- 300 ml vegetable oil , for shallow frying
- Coating
- 80 g plain flour
- 2 eggs , beaten
- 150 g panko breadcrumbs
- 30 g Parmesan , grated
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- To serve
- 150 g passata , for a quick dip
Method
- Mix the panko with Parmesan, garlic granules and herbs.
- Coat the mozzarella sticks in flour, egg and panko, then dip in egg and panko a second time for a thicker shell.
- Freeze the breaded sticks for at least 45 minutes until solid.
- Warm the passata with a pinch of salt for the dip.
- Shallow-fry the sticks in batches over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, turning, until golden.
- Drain on a rack and serve hot with the warm tomato dip.
Equipment
- frying pan
- three shallow bowls
- wire rack
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Budget mozzarella block, breadcrumbed and oven-baked.
Better
Double-breaded mozzarella shallow-fried with a herby panko crust.
Ultimate
Hand-breaded buffalo mozzarella, deep-fried to order with a fresh basil marinara.
