Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella
Indulge in restaurant-style comfort food at home with this crave-worthy Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella recipe! These golden, crispy mozzarella sticks are crafted by coating fresh mozzarella in a flavorful blend of Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder, then frying them to perfection. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by ooey-gooey melted cheese, making them an irresistible appetizer or party snack. The secret to their perfection lies in freezing the breaded sticks before frying, ensuring they hold their shape and achieve maximum crispiness without the cheese oozing out. Serve these homemade mozzarella sticks hot with a side of warm marinara sauce for that classic Olive Garden experience everyone loves. Perfect for game days, gatherings, or a family movie night, this quick, 30-minute recipe is bound to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Mozzarella cheese block
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Whole milk
- 2 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 4 cups Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
Slice the mozzarella cheese block into sticks approximately 4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Set the sticks aside.
Prepare a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and whole milk. In the third bowl, combine the Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
Coat each mozzarella stick in the flour, ensuring all sides are covered. Shake off any excess flour.
Dip the floured mozzarella stick into the egg mixture, coating it completely.
Press the mozzarella stick into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. For an extra-crispy texture, repeat the egg wash and breadcrumb coating steps.
Place the breaded mozzarella sticks onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once all sticks are coated, freeze them for at least 1 hour. This step prevents the cheese from melting too quickly while frying.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the oil is deep enough to submerge the mozzarella sticks.
Carefully place a few frozen mozzarella sticks into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the fried mozzarella sticks with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining mozzarella sticks.
Serve immediately with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 989.7 g | 1269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 202.2 g | 1011% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 537.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 966 mg | 322% | |
| Sodium | 6936 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.4 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.8 g | ||
| Protein | 189.7 g | 379% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 4461 mg | 343% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 1812 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
