Spicy Cheese Sticks Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cheese Preparation
Breading Mixture
Egg Wash
Frying
Method
Cheese Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese
Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks, each about 1 cm thick. In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella with the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Mix the Breading Ingredients
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, bread crumbs, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well integrated.
Egg Wash
- 3
Coating the Cheese Sticks
- 4
Coat the Cheese Sticks
Dip each cheese stick into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off. Then, roll the stick in the breading mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating. Repeat with all cheese sticks.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 6
Fry the Cheese Sticks
Carefully add the coated cheese sticks to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Transfer the fried cheese sticks to a serving platter. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.