Fried Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cheese Preparation
Breading Mixture
Frying
Method
Cheese Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese
Unwrap the mozzarella cheese sticks and place them on a plate. Make sure they are evenly spaced and not touching each other.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In a shallow dish, place the all-purpose flour. In a second shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. In a third shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Bread the Cheese Sticks
Take each mozzarella stick and coat it in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off, and then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Repeat this process for all mozzarella sticks.
- 4
Chill the Cheese Sticks
Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cheese stay intact while frying.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use enough oil to fully submerge the mozzarella sticks.
- 6
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, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Once golden, remove the mozzarella sticks with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
