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Irresistible Homemade Mozzarella Sticks You Can Make Tonight

Irresistible Homemade Mozzarella Sticks You Can Make Tonight
Prep
45 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min
Serves
6
Calories
418 kcal
Carbs
29.00 g

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cupall-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoonssea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 2eggs
  • 2 cupsPanko
  • 2 teaspoonsItalian seasoning
  • 12 ounceslow moisture mozzarella cheese (cut into pieces)
  • —Homemade marinara (for dipping)
  • 1 quartvegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.

  2. 2

    In a small shallow bowl mix the flour with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

  3. 3

    In a second bowl add eggs along with 1 tablespoon of water and beat until smooth.

  4. 4

    In a third bowl mix together the panko and the Italian seasoning.

  5. 5

    Coat each piece of cheese with egg mixture, then flour, then egg again, and finally press into panko. Set on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cheese and freeze for 45 minutes.

  6. 6

    Heat oil in a large pot to 350°F. Fry cheese sticks in small batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on a metal rack.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately with marinara sauce.