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Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Breaded mozzarella sticks are deep-fried to golden perfection in minutes! They're melted and gooey on the inside but remain nice and crispy on the outside!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Place flour in a shallow bowl. In a second bowl, beat eggs until smooth. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat each cheese stick in flour, tapping off excess.
  4. Dip floured sticks into the beaten eggs, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture to fully coat.
  5. Arrange coated sticks on the prepared sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to prevent cheese leakage.
  6. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry frozen sticks in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
  8. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with marinara or ranch dipping sauce.
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