Fried Cheese Stick Recipe

Fried Cheese Stick Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Cheese Sticks

   Start by freezing the mozzarella cheese sticks for at least 1 hour. This helps them maintain their shape while frying.

2. 2

   Set Up Your Breading Station

   In three separate bowls, prepare your breading station. In the first bowl, add the all-purpose flour mixed with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In the second bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed. In the third bowl, add the breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Bread the Cheese Sticks

   Remove the cheese sticks from the freezer. Dip each cheese stick first into the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing excess egg to drip off. Finally, coat the cheese stick in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat this for all cheese sticks.

4. 4

   Heat the Oil

   In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. You want enough oil to submerge the cheese sticks halfway.

5. 5

   Fry the Cheese Sticks

   Once the oil is hot (about 350°F or 175°C), carefully add the breaded cheese sticks to the pan. Fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.

6. 6

   Drain and Serve

   Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried cheese sticks from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.