# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheese
01 - 14 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into ½ x 3-inch sticks
→ Breading
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tbsp milk
05 - 2 cups breadcrumbs (panko preferred for extra crunch)
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp dried Italian herbs
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ For Frying
10 - Vegetable oil for deep frying
→ To Serve
11 - Marinara sauce for dipping
# Directions:
01 - Set up three shallow bowls: place flour in the first bowl, whisk eggs with milk in the second bowl, and combine breadcrumbs with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in the third bowl.
02 - Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with seasoned breadcrumbs. Double-coat by repeating the egg and breadcrumb steps for extra crunch.
03 - Arrange coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour until firm—this crucial step prevents cheese leakage during frying.
04 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot and heat to 350°F.
05 - Fry mozzarella sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pot to maintain proper oil temperature.
06 - Remove sticks with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.
