Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk water and eggs together in a small bowl. Mix bread crumbs and garlic salt together in a medium bowl. Blend flour and cornstarch together in a third bowl. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Dredge a mozzarella stick in the flour mixture; shake off excess. Dip into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Press into the bread crumbs to coat. Repeat dipping in the egg and bread crumbs to create a double coating. Place breaded mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes, to help the coating set and prevent cheese from oozing during frying.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Working in batches, carefully lower 3 to 4 frozen mozzarella sticks into the hot oil using a spider spoon or tongs. Fry until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes, turning occasionally for even color. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature. Remove fried sticks with tongs and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining mozzarella sticks.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Serve hot and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

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