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Ingredients
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Cheese Sticks
Tomato Sauce
Method
Cheese Sticks Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Breading Station
Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Bread the Mozzarella Sticks
Take a mozzarella stick, dredge it in flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for all mozzarella sticks.
- 3
Chill the Sticks
Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 4
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Cheese Sticks
Carefully add the frozen mozzarella sticks to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried mozzarella sticks from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with tomato sauce.