Golden, crispy-coated cheese sticks with a melty center, ideal for sharing with tangy marinara sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese
01 - 14 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into ½ x 3-inch sticks
→ Breading
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tbsp milk
05 - 2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp dried Italian herbs
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ For Frying
10 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying
→ To Serve
11 - Marinara sauce, for dipping
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place flour in one shallow bowl. In a second bowl, whisk eggs with milk. In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
02 - Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs. For best results, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps to double-coat each stick.
03 - Place coated sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm. This prevents cheese from leaking during frying.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
05 - Fry mozzarella sticks in batches for 1–2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp. Do not overcrowd the pot.
06 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
