Double Ranch Mozzarella Sticks Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Should you freeze mozzarella sticks before frying? ›

Freezing allows the crispy panko-and-egg coating to really solidify and get sturdy so that when it hits the oil it can withstand all of that heat. The nice thing about the freezing step is that it means yes! You could make these mozzarella sticks a few days ahead of time, if you want to!

The only way to prevent this is to coat the cheese in even more egg and breadcrumbs – at least three coats. If you want to try air fryer mozzarella sticks, I recommend lightly coating them with cooking spray and air frying them at 400°F for about 10 minutes or so. Be sure to flip them halfway through the cooking time.

Bake for 7-8 minutes (half box) or 8-9 minutes (full box). Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange product in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake 4 pieces for 8-9 minutes or 8 pieces for 10-11 minutes.

Get the family together and bread several pounds of various cheeses. Then put them in the freezer unfried. Now whenever you want some gooey fried cheese, all you need to do is grab your ThermaQ, heat the oil to 350°F (177°C) and drop some frozen cheese sticks in!

Yes, you can freeze mozzarella sticks. Allow them to cool completely, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet, cover, and freeze for a few hours or overnight. Once the sticks are frozen, transfer them to a zip-top bag labeled with the date. Freeze for up to three months.

If your homemade mozzarella sticks keep exploding despite the extra freezer time, you can try recoating the sticks with more batter and breading. Prepare as instructed, freeze, then repeat the steps and freeze again before cooking.

You can tell the mozzarella sticks are done when the breading on the outside of them is crisp and golden brown. As long as your oil temp is right around 350°F, the cheese in the middle should be melted when the outside crust is that color.

Place into the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip them over and continue to cook for 4 minutes, be careful not to overcook or the cheese will ooze out. Trust me. Remove from the oven and place on a plate and serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.

In deep-fat fryer or deep saucepan, heat 2″ to 3″ (5 cm to 7.5 cm) of oil to 375ºF (190°C). Fry several at a time in hot oil for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until golden brown and sticks float to top. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with pizza sauce.

Do you flip mozzarella sticks? ›

Make sure to flip the mozzarella sticks occasionally to ensure they are heated evenly. Once they are heated through, use tongs to remove them from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Serve immediately.

Our Ranch Mozzarella Sticks recipe is a masterful mashup of mozzarella, cheddar and cream cheeses spiked with zesty Hidden Valley® Ranch Seasoning. And if that's not enough, they're double breaded, golden fried and served with a ranch dipping sauce to make all your flavor dreams come true.

A breaded, fried stick might somewhat go well with ranch, only because the cool, creamy ranch contrasts the fried texture. Restaurants often serve fried mozzarella sticks with a marinara sauce.

balsamic dressing nice with mozz stix. Also sundried tomato pesto. A garlic aioli works really well. I like to mix mayo, olive oil, a complimentary herb, lemon and either roasted garlic or just garlic powder if I don't feel like getting out the food processor.

Cheese, when frozen, becomes firmer and less prone to melting quickly, allowing it to hold its shape during frying. This means that your fried cheese will have a delightful contrast between the crispy exterior and the creamy interior, creating a truly crave-worthy snack.

Heat the oil over medium-high heat in the pan. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the mozzarella sticks in the pan and fry them until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted, which should take about 2-3 minutes per side. Be sure to flip the sticks occasionally to ensure they are evenly browned on all sides.

Put your frying pan on medium heat. In a single layer, place your breaded mozzarella sticks in the hot oil. Fry the mozzarella sticks in the hot oil making sure they get crispy on every side. It will take 1-2 minutes on each side.