Mozzarella Sticks

(from Cincoski28’s recipe box)

Source: Pioneer Woman

Categories: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 16 pieces String Cheese, Removed From Wrappers
  • 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 3 Tablespoons Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes
  • Canola Oil, For Frying
  • Marinara Sauce, For Dipping
  • 2 cups Panko Bread

Directions

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

  2. Place flour in a small bowl.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk.

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

  5. 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.

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

  7. 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.

  8. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

  9. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.

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