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
Unwrap the mozzarella cheese sticks and set them aside on a plate.
Breading Mixture
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, place all-purpose flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs and milk together in the second bowl, and combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the third bowl.
- 3
Bread the Cheese Sticks
Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Repeat for all cheese sticks.
- 4
Chill the Coated Sticks
Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to help the breading adhere.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Fry the Mozzarella Sticks
Carefully add the frozen mozzarella sticks to the hot oil in batches, frying them for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Dipping Sauce
- 7
Serve with Marinara Sauce
Transfer the fried mozzarella sticks to a serving plate and serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
