Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cheese Preparation
Breading Mixture
Frying
Dipping Sauce
Method
Cheese Preparation
- 1
Prepare the cheese
Take the mozzarella cheese sticks out of the packaging and lay them out on a plate. Place them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Set up the breading station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and combine the Italian breadcrumbs, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in the third bowl.
- 3
Coat the cheese sticks
Remove the mozzarella sticks from the freezer. First, coat each stick in flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess egg to drip off. Finally, roll the stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat this process for all cheese sticks.
Frying
- 4
Heat the oil
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
- 5
Fry the cheese sticks
Carefully place a few breaded mozzarella sticks in the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining sticks.
Dipping Sauce
- 6
Serve
Transfer the fried mozzarella sticks to a serving platter. Serve hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.