Categories: Cheese sticks, Mozzarella
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole mozzarella cheese
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce
Directions
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Cut mozzarella cheese into 3-inch sticks and 1/2 inch thick.
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Combine bread crumbs and chopped parsley in a small bowl and set up beaten eggs in another.
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Place flour on a plate.
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First thoroughly dust cheese sticks in flour, shaking off any excess.
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Dip in beaten egg, coating thoroughly, and then in bread crumbs.
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Press lightly to ensure and even coating.
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Refrigerate 15 minutes to allow breading to set up.
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In the meantime, heat oil in a heavy skillet just large enough to allow for 2 inches of oil.
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When oil is hot, fry a few cheese sticks at a time to a golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Repeat until all cheese has been fried.
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Serve hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.