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TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks Recipe - Crispy Cheese Sticks

Make TGI Friday's famous mozzarella sticks at home! Double-breaded, golden crispy exterior with melted cheese inside.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheese Recipes, Fried Cheese, Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 751kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup milk
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Cut cheese into long slices approximately 3/8 inch thick.
  • Blend together the flour and cornstarch in a bowl.  
  • Place a cheese slice into the flour, then dip into a bowl of whole milk, and then dip into the breadcrumbs.
  • Shake off excess breadcrumbs and place mozzarella stick on a wire rack.
  • Repeat until all cheese sticks have been dipped once. Discard the flour.
  • Place cheese sticks back into milk, then into bread crumbs for the second time, and shake off the bread crumbs.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 350 for frying.
  • Drop a few cheese sticks into hot oil and fry until golden brown. This should take no longer than 1 minute.
  • Remove cheese sticks from the oil and place them on a wire rack.
  • Repeat frying in batches with remaining breaded cheese sticks.
  • Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.

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Recipe Tips

Pro Tips for Perfect Results

Freezing Trick: If cheese leaks despite double coating, freeze the breaded sticks for 15-20 minutes before frying. This firms up the cheese and gives the coating extra time to set.
Oil Selection: Peanut oil is ideal for its high smoke point and neutral flavor, but canola, vegetable, or sunflower oil works well, too.
Batch Size: Never crowd the fryer. Cook only 2-3 sticks to maintain proper oil temperature.
Testing Doneness: When tapped gently, the coating should be deep golden brown and sound hollow.

Nutrition

Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1540mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 755mg | Iron: 4.9mg
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