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Mozzarella Sticks
Want me to let you in on a little secret? Ryan does not like mozzarella sticks. Want me to let you in on another secret? Despite the fact that he claims he does not like mozzarella sticks, Ryan loved these. And so did my in-laws and our friends. Basically they were the hit of our Super Bowl party. They take a little more effort then cooking frozen, pre-made mozzarella sticks but trust me one bite of the crispy, cheesy goodness and you’ll never buy the frozen variety again.
One of the problems that I usually have when I make mozzarella sticks is the cheese coming out during the frying process. That is where these differ. These mozzarella sticks are wrapped in wonton wrappers and then coated in panko bread crumbs before frying. The panko ensures that the outside is crispy and crunchy. The wonton wrapper ensures that none of the cheese oozes out when you are cooking them. Problem solved.
Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 sticks of mozzarella string cheese cut in half
- 16 wonton wrappers
- bowl of water
- 1 egg beaten
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the panko, salt and garlic powder together in a bowl.
- Place one piece of mozzarella in a wonton wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and run along the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper around the mozzarella so that it is completely closed. Dip into the egg. Dredge in the panko mixture to coat completely. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- In a large pot heat 1 inch of oil to 350 degrees. Fry mozzarella sticks, in batches if necessary, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Serve.
Notes
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Mikelle
February 21, 2012 at 12:22 amHey Des, great idea! Do you think this recipe would work with average string cheese as well?
Deseree
February 21, 2012 at 11:31 amHey Mikelle, Yep it will :)
Jenn and Seth (@HomeSkilletCook)
February 19, 2012 at 8:39 pmthese sound AWESOME!! totally need to try these :)
Janice
February 15, 2012 at 1:44 amGenius! I’m going to try this. Thanks for sharing!
Sarah Marie
February 14, 2012 at 10:32 pmThese were delicious! I actually repeated the batter step twice to give an extra layer of crispiness and that made them extra delicious. Thank you for sharing.
Deeli
February 9, 2012 at 8:16 amLouise, preheat overn to 400 degrees, place sticks on a baking sheet and bake them uncovered for 6 to 8 minutes.
Deseree
February 9, 2012 at 10:33 amThanks Deeli! I would also drizzle just a little olive oil over the top before baking.
Louise
February 9, 2012 at 4:33 amThese look great. I don’t like to fry anything these days. Can these be baked instead? If so, what temperature and for how long? I would like to give these a try.
Chris
February 8, 2012 at 9:14 pmO. M. G. Tonight I bought WW mozzarella sticks and wonton wrappers with the intent of making 2 separate dishes. I think i’m gonna have to make these Thursday night instead!!!
Deeli
February 8, 2012 at 8:34 pmI’ve been making mozzarella sticks with won ton wrappers for years but never thought about the additional egg and Panko coating so am thanking you so much for that idea, Des !!! :-) Have you tried using Chinese mustard as an alternative or addition to Marinara sauce ??? Yummo :-)
StephenC
February 8, 2012 at 10:17 amThis is genius. M sticks are not something I would ordinarily thnk of making. But now I’m thinking of making them.
StephenC