Fried Cheese Recipe
6 deep fried mozzarella sticks served with house made marinara sauce for dipping.
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Ingredients
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Fried Cheese Ingredients
Method
Fried Cheese Directions
- 1
- 2
Bread the Cheese Sticks
Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully covered. Repeat for all cheese sticks.
- 3
Chill the Cheese Sticks
Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during frying.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Cheese Sticks
Carefully add the frozen mozzarella sticks to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried mozzarella sticks hot with house made marinara sauce for dipping.
