Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
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16 ozcooking oil
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1 lbmozzarella cheese, cut into 32 sticks
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1/2 call-purpose flour
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2eggs
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2 Tbspwater
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1-1/2 cplain dry bread crumbs
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1/2 tspseasoned salt
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1/4 tspgarlic powder
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·favorite dipping sauce, if desired
How to Make Fried Mozzarella Sticks
- In medium heavy-bottom saucepan or electric skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees.
- In bag, shake cheese with flour until well coated. In shallow bowl, beat eggs with water.
- In second shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Dip coated cheese sticks, one at a time, in egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture until well coated.
- Place cheese sticks on large baking sheet and chill one hour.
- Fry sticks 3 or 4 at a time in hot oil about 3 to 5 seconds or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve with favorite dipping sauce such as Marinara Sauce.