# What You 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 recommended
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
# Steps:
01 - Set up three shallow bowls. Place flour in the first bowl. Whisk eggs with milk in the second bowl. 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 breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumb steps for double coating.
03 - Arrange coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour or until firm to prevent cheese leakage during frying.
04 - Pour vegetable oil into deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot. Heat to 350°F.
05 - Fry sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and crisp. Avoid overcrowding the pot.
06 - Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.
