Method

1. Take your block of mozzarella and cut it into the shape of oven chips. Top Tip: It may be worth making a few extra sticks, just in case some of them don’t work out while you’re mastering the mozzarella sticks recipe!

2. Put 50g of flower into a bowl and season to taste. Grab another bowl and break your eggs into it before whisking well.
3. Place your breadcrumbs, paprika and oregano into a third bowl.
4. Coat each mozzarella stick in the flour, then the egg, and then the breadcrumb mixture, before transferring them to a lined baking tray.
5. Freeze for at least two hours. Top Tip: Freezing your mozzarella sticks helps to firm the cheese and coating before frying – making sure they retain their shape in the oil.

6. Heat your oil in a saucepan, ensuring there is a depth of two to three centimetres.
7. When the oil is hot, drop in your first stick as a ‘test’. It should brown within a minute or two.
8. Cook for long enough to let the outside crisp up without letting the mozzarella out.
9. Once you’re happy with your technique, cook in batches and drain on kitchen paper.

And there you have it! Our homemade mozzarella sticks recipe – the perfect accompaniment to the weekend. Serve your fried mozzarella sticks with your favourite dips. We've found that mayonnaise or a spicy tomato salsa work best.

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