# Mozzarella Sticks

A recipe for crispy fried mozzarella sticks made with fresh mozzarella, homemade seasoned Italian breadcrumbs, and served with marinara, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and fresh basil.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup homemade seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 loaf day old bread
- 1 tbsp granulated garlic
- 1 tbsp pecorino
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 pinch chilis
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup 8 hour marinara
- 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 handful fresh basil

## Instructions

1. Break up the mozzarella curds into the smallest pieces possible. Let them sit overnight to come up to room temperature.
2. Cut the mozzarella into sticks.
3. In a food processor, combine day-old bread, granulated garlic, pecorino, oregano, and chilies to make the breadcrumbs.
4. Dip the mozzarella sticks in flour, then in a mixture of whisked eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs.
5. Fry the mozzarella sticks in extra virgin olive oil until crispy.
6. Serve the mozzarella sticks with 8-hour marinara sauce, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and fresh basil.

## Equipment

- knife
- food processor
- baking sheet
- frying pan
- tongs
- bowl
- grater

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianpetroni/video/7369972679073418538
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/57109788-5174-4093-b237-35b97310933f
- Extracted: 2025-01-18

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