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Ingredients
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Cheese Preparation
Breading Mixture
Cooking Oil
Method
Cheese Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese
Take the mozzarella cheese sticks out of the packaging and set them aside on a plate.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Set Up Breading Stations
In a shallow bowl, add the all-purpose flour. In a second shallow bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed. In a third shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Bread the Cheese Sticks
Take each mozzarella stick and first coat it in flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Repeat this process for all cheese sticks.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the heat by dropping a breadcrumb into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.
- 5
Fry the Mozzarella Sticks
Carefully add a few breaded mozzarella sticks to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 6
Serve Hot
Serve the mozzarella sticks hot with marinara sauce or your choice of dipping sauce.