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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Mozzarella Sticks
Method
Directions for Mozzarella Sticks
- 1
Prepare the Breading Station
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes. In the first dish, add the all-purpose flour. In the second dish, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the third dish, mix the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Coat the Cheese Sticks
Take each mozzarella stick and coat it in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat it in the seasoned bread crumbs, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs adhere. Repeat for all cheese sticks.
- 3
Freeze the Coated Sticks
Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes. This will help prevent the cheese from leaking during frying.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Mozzarella Sticks
Carefully add a few mozzarella sticks to the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the hot mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
