Deep Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Name: Deep Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 string cheese sticks; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste; Vegetable oil, for frying

Crunchy golden mozzarella sticks with gooey, stretchy centers, made for dunking in marinara.

Total time

30 min

Serves

6

Difficulty

Medium

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Essentials · serves 6

12 string cheese sticks 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Vegetable oil, for frying

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The preparation

8 steps, about 30 minutes start to finish.

01
Set up a breading station with three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and mixed breadcrumbs with seasoning.
02
Dredge each string cheese stick in flour, shaking off excess.
03
Dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
04
Double-dip if desired: dip back in egg and breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
05
Freeze breaded sticks for at least 1 hour.
06
Heat oil to 375°F in a deep pan or fryer.
07
Fry frozen sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
08
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with marinara sauce.

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“Don't skip the freezer hour before frying. Cold sticks hold their shape long enough to crisp the coating, but room-temperature cheese melts and bursts out into the oil before the crust sets.”

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