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panko mozzarella sticks

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Jenny Wemple
Various places, MT

I don't remember where I found this recipe, but my fiance loves these!

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For panko mozzarella sticks

  • 16 pieces string cheese, removed from wrappers
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • canola oil, for frying
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs

How To Make panko mozzarella sticks

  • 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
    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
    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 or ranch.

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