T.G.I. Friday’s Mozzarella Sticks

(from cmcothron47’s recipe box)

Source: RecipeThing user castro15

Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan, shredded
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
  • 8 pieces mozzarella string cheese
  • 1 quart vegetable oil
  • Marinara sauce

Directions

  1. Add flour to bowl. Then, in a separate bowl, mix eggs and milk. Add panko, Parmesan, parsley, garlic salt and seasoning salt in a third bowl and mix well.

  2. Line baking sheet with wax paper. Set aside.

  3. Cut mozzarella pieces in half vertically so that you will end up with 16 mozzarella sticks. Then, for each piece, dredge first in flour, followed by egg wash, and third in breadcrumb mixture. Dredge again in egg wash and breadcrumbs for a thicker coat. Place pieces of prepared baking sheet and place in freezer for at least 1 hour or overnight.

  4. prepare mozzarella sticks, preheat deep fryer to 350.

  5. About 4 sticks at a time, deep fry for about 30 seconds or until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a rack or plate lined with paper towels to drain.

  6. Serve warm with marinara.

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