Battered Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe

Time40m

Serves4

Battered and fried mozzarella with our homemade marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Cheese Sticks
Freeze mozzarella sticks for at least 1 hour to firm them up.
2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the third.
3
Bread the Cheese Sticks
Remove mozzarella sticks from the freezer. Dredge each stick in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for all sticks.
4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
5
Fry the Cheese Sticks
Carefully place the breaded mozzarella sticks in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.
6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried cheese sticks and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with homemade marinara sauce.