panko mozzarella sticks

How To Make panko mozzarella sticks

• Step 1
  Slice string cheese pieces in half, for a total of 32 pieces.
• Step 2
  Place flour in a small bowl.
• Step 3
  In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
• Step 4
  In another separate bowl, combine panko bread crumbs with parsley flakes.
• Step 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.
• Step 6
  ***Place tray in freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to flash freeze.***
• Step 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.
• Step 8
  Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Step 9
  Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce or ranch.
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