Mozzarella Sticks
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"Appetizer"
Serves 6 | Prep Time 1 hour and 10 minutes | Cook Time about 6 minutesWhy I Love This Recipe
Online recipe for my favorite concession stand snack.
Ingredients You'll Need
12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg
2 Tablespoons milk
3/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Vegetable oil
Directions
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
In another bowl, combine eggs and milk and whisk to beat
In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes.
With one piece of cheese at a time, dip each piece of string cheese in flour mixture, shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then coat in breadcrumb mixture and press to ensure it sticks. Repeat this process again for each stick, then lay out on baking sheet.
Transfer baking sheet to freezer for at least 1 hour.
Fill a large pot with oil over medium heat until a thermometer in in the oil reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Work in groups of 4; carefully drop sticks into oil and turn occasionally until they are golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes
Lay out on plate. Sprinkle with salt.
Pairs Well With
Marinara sauce