Fried Mozzarella Sticks

By Shivani

Ingredients

• 16 pieces string cheese removed from wrappers
• 1/2 cup all-purpose Flour
• 2 whole eggs
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• canola oil
• marinara sauce, for dipping

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from thepioneerwoman.com

Preparation

Step 1

Slice string cheese pieces in half, for a total of 32 pieces.

Place flour in a small bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk.

In another separate bowl, combine Panko bread crumbs with parsley flakes.

TO ASSEMBLE:

One by one, roll mozzarella sticks in flour, then dunk in egg/milk mixture, then place in panko crumbs. Use your hand to sweep crumbs all over the mozzarella stick. Gently remove and place on a tray or cookie sheet. Repeat until all mozzarella sticks are coated.

***Place tray in freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to flash freeze.***

TO COOK:

Heat 1 1/2 inches canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add mozzarella sticks 8 at a time. Watch closely and turn over to evenly brown, cooking less than 2 minutes. Do not allow cheese to bubble and leak.

Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.