Fried Cheese Sticks Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cheese Sticks
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Sticks
Take the mozzarella cheese sticks and freeze them for at least 2 hours. This step helps prevent them from melting too quickly during frying.
- 2
Set up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the third bowl.
Breading
- 3
Coat the Cheese Sticks
Take a frozen cheese stick, dip it in the flour, ensuring it's fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Dip in Eggs
Next, dip the floured cheese stick into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 5
Coat with Breadcrumbs
Finally, roll the egg-coated cheese stick in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Repeat this process for all cheese sticks.
- 6
Double Dipping (Optional)
For extra crunch, you can dip each breaded cheese stick back into the egg and then again in the breadcrumbs.
Frying
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
- 8
Fry the Cheese Sticks
Carefully place a few cheese sticks in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- 9
Drain Excess Oil
Once fried, remove the cheese sticks from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serving
- 10
Serve Hot
Serve the fried cheese sticks hot with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce on the side.
