I’ve always wanted to make Crunchy Mozzarella Sticks with those string cheese sticks that we pack in the kid’s lunch bags. My wife challenged me to come up with a recipe to use up some Corn Flakes we had leftover in the pantry.

I initially thought about making some chicken tenders with them but decided to experiment a bit and make these Crunchy Mozzarella Sticks using corn flakes. Challenge accepted!

Obviously, this recipe is not hard to make. One of the steps I really recommend is letting the cheese sticks sit in the freezer for a good 45 minutes. This is an optional step but I think a very important one. It really changes the texture of the sticks.

I’ve only ever had mozzarella sticks plain or with a marinara sauce for dipping. My wife thinks ranch dressing might be good too but I’m not so sure about that. I will leave the dipping sauce up to each of you based on your preferences.

You are probably wondering how to crush the Corn Flakes. I recommend adding them to a freezer bag and using a rolling pin or something similar to crush them.

You should crush them to your desired consistency. This is what is great about these types of recipes you can make them your own.

If you don’t have a dredge kit on hand you can always use a couple of shallow bowls for the egg wash and the crunchy topping.

Deep Frying Oils

When it comes to Deep Frying food you want to choose an oil that has a high smoke point and is neutral in flavor so it won’t affect the flavor of whatever you are frying. Vegetable Oil, Corn Oil, Canola Oil and Peanut Oil are some of the more popular and affordable options.

Serving Suggestions

If you don’t feel like dipping these amazing mozzarella sticks in marinara sauce, you can substitute fit or any dipping sauce you prefer like my Ranch Dipping Sauce.

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Gather your Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients to make this Crunchy Mozzarella Sticks recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Mozzarella String Cheese
Parmesan Cheese – shredded or grated
Corn Flakes
Baking Powder
Garlic Powder – adds a savory, mellow, and concentrated garlic flavor
Italian Seasoning
Egg
Salt & Pepper

How to Make Crunchy Mozzarella Sticks

In a small bowl, whisk the egg with salt and pepper.
In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
Dip each piece of cheese into the egg mixture, and then roll in the Corn Flake mixture to coat. Repeat one more time to form a double coating on each cheese stick.
Place cheese sticks into a small rectangular dish and place it in the freezer for at least 45 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat about half an inch of oil over medium heat.
Fry cheese sticks until golden brown, about 60 to 90 seconds per side. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
Optionally serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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