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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" of oil. Heat over
medium-high until the temperature reaches 350 F. 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.
Recipe by Naz Deravian
Recipe FROM:
https://cooking.nytimes.com
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