Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe
breaded & fried Grande whole milk mozzarella with marinara dipping sauce
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Cheese
Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks, approximately 1 inch wide and 3 inches long. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour in the first dish, beaten eggs in the second dish, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in the third dish.
- 3
Bread the Cheese Sticks
Take the frozen mozzarella sticks and first coat them in flour, then dip them into the beaten eggs, and finally coat them with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the process for all sticks.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Cheese Sticks
Carefully add a few cheese sticks to the hot oil at a time, frying for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 6
Serve
Serve the mozzarella cheese sticks hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
