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Title: Mozzarella Sticks
Categories: Cheese, Breads, Herbs, Vegetables
Yield: 20 servings

1 lb Whole-milk mozzarella
1/2 c A-P flour
4 lg Eggs
2 1/2 c Plain panko
3 ts Italian seasoning
2 ts Kosher salt
1/2 ts Garlic powder
1/2 ts Onion powder
1/2 ts Black pepper
Warm marinara or pizza
- sauce; for serving
Oil; for frying

Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and place a
wire rack on top. Slice the mozzarella into sticks,
about 3" long and 1/2" wide. Place the flour in a
shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in another shallow bowl. In
a third bowl, combine the panko, Italian seasoning,
salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
Taste the panko mix for seasoning, keeping in mind that
mozzarella may be salty.

Coat all sides of a cheese stick in flour, shaking off
excess. Next, dip it in the egg, allowing excess to drip
back into the bowl. Finally, press the stick gently in
the panko so all sides are completely coated. Repeat the
process, coating a second time. Place the cheese stick
on the prepared sheet pan fitted with the wire rack and
repeat with the remaining mozzarella slices. Transfer
the breaded cheese sticks to the freezer. Freeze until
frozen, about 2 hours.

Fill a deep, heavy-bottomed pot with 2 inches of oil.
Heat over medium-high until the temperature reaches 350
degrees. Line a large plate with paper towels. Working
in batches of 3 or 4 to avoid overcrowding, fry the
breaded cheese sticks, turning a couple times, until
golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the paper
towel-lined plate and serve hot (see Tip 2) with pizza
or marinara sauce for dipping. Maintain the oil
temperature as needed; if it gets too hot, the cheese
will seep out of the crust.

By: Naz Deravian

RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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Yield: About 20 servings

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