Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Ingredients:

• 1 pound mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 cup milk
• Vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cheese

Cut the mozzarella cheese into long slices approximately 3/8 inch thick.

Prepare the Dipping Stations

• In a bowl, blend together the flour and cornstarch.
• In a separate bowl, pour the milk.
• In a third bowl, add the Italian seasoned breadcrumbs.

Coat the Cheese

• Place a cheese slice into the flour mixture, then dip it into the milk, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs.
• Place the breaded mozzarella stick on a wire rack.

Double Dipping for Extra Crispy
Repeat the process until all the cheese sticks are coated. After all cheese sticks are dipped once, discard the leftover flour.

• Return each cheese stick back into the milk for a second dip, followed by the breadcrumb mixture again. Shake off the excess breadcrumbs.

Heat the Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.

Fry the Mozzarella Sticks
Drop a few cheese sticks into the hot oil at a time, frying for about 1 minute or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcook.

• Remove the mozzarella sticks from the oil and place them on a wire rack to drain any excess oil.

Repeat
Continue frying the remaining breaded cheese sticks in batches.

Serve
Serve the hot mozzarella sticks with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.

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Enjoy these crispy, gooey mozzarella sticks fresh from the fryer!