Mozzarella Sticks with Two Dips
Learn to make irresistible homemade mozzarella sticks with a crunchy golden exterior and gooey, stretchy cheese inside. This recipe takes your favorite comfort food to the next level with a classic marinara and a creamy garlic aioli for dual dipping fun, perfect for parties or a satisfying snack.
- Time: 210 min
- Servings: 24
Source: But Delicious Recipes
Ingredients
- For the Mozzarella Sticks
- package low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese sticks
- all-purpose flour
- large eggs, beaten
- Panko breadcrumbs
- finely grated Parmesan cheese
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- dried oregano
- dried basil
- salt
- black pepper
- vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil, for deep frying
- For the Classic Marinara Dip
- extra virgin olive oil
- medium yellow onion, finely diced
- garlic, minced
- can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- water or vegetable broth
- granulated sugar
- red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- fresh basil leaves, chopped
- For the Creamy Garlic Aioli Dip
- good quality mayonnaise
- garlic, very finely minced or grated
- fresh lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped