Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients

• 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 eggs (beaten)
• peanut oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the cheese sticks in half. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a wide shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, plain bread crumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Put the flour in a second bowl and the beaten eggs in a third bowl.

3. 3

   Coat the cheese sticks halves in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs mixture. Coat with the eggs and breadcrumbs a second time.

4. 4

   Place in a parchment-lined pan and freeze for at least 2 hours.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a deep fryer (or use a large pot with a thermometer) to 350˚F. Remove the cheese sticks from the freezer and deep fry them 5-6 at a time for 2 minutes until golden brown.

6. 6

   Drain on paper towels and serve with marinara sauce.