Quickly heat mozzarella sticks to serve on a party platter.
Mozzarella sticks are a quick and delicious snack that you can serve up in less than 10 minutes, even when frozen. Prepare the frozen sticks in a pan filled with a little bit of oil for a filling snack or side dish with smooth and creamy mozzarella on the inside and a crunchy breaded coating. Serve the mozzarella snacks with dinner or as a party treat with other finger foods. For a little bit of extra flavor, serve the pan-fried sticks with a hot or cold marinara sauce.
Instructions
1. Place a medium-size frying pan on your stove and set the heat to the burner at a medium setting.
2. Add vegetable oil to the pan until the oil reaches about 1/4-inch high. You can use less oil for a healthier snack or substitute the vegetable oil for canola oil, olive oil or safflower oil. Add extra flavor to the mozzarella sticks by adding a little bit of garlic powder, thyme or oregano to the oil. Let the oil heat in the burner for two to three minutes.
3. Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in the pan, with at least 1/2-inch gap in between the sticks to prevent them from sticking together as they heat. The oil should sizzle as you add the sticks. If the oil is not yet hot enough, wait another minute or two.
4. Flip the sticks over after about 45 seconds. Let them cook for a minute and flip them over again. Continue to flip the sticks every 30 to 45 seconds for a total cooking time of 3 to 3 1/2 minutes.
5. Remove the sticks from the frying pan and place them on a serving platter covered with paper towels. Shake the platter gently and then let the oil absorb into the paper towels. Wait one minute, remove the paper towels and serve.
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