Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Cook Time
15
mins
Calories
437
Serving Size
12
Carbs
10.7
Fat
41.9
Protein
5.6
description
Gotta love string cheese!
ingredients
- 6 string cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 TBS water
- 1 cup bread crumbs (Panko is the best)
- 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 TBS cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 cups vegetable oil
directions
- Unwrap the string cheese and cut in half.
- In a small bowl, combine the eggs and water.
- In a second small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic salt, oregano, and basil.
- In a third small bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- In a saucepan, heat oil to about 375 degrees.
- Dip the halved mozzarella sticks in the egg mixture, then the flour mixture, then BACK into the egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Repeat until all the string cheese is battered.
- Place cheese in hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove with tongs and place on paper towel to drain.
- Dip in marinara sauce.