Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Bay Laurel's Note:

I made these for my daughter, and I'll never buy store bought cheese sticks again because these are so quick and delicious. This recipe came straight from The Joy of Cooking. I'm thinking about getting a Fry Daddy...

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb

Directions:

1. Cut the cheese into 8 3 1/2/x 1/2x1/2" sticks.
2. Put flour into shallow dish and dredge the mozzarella sticks lightly in flour, shaking off the excess.
3. One by one, dip in the beaten egg, coating completely, and then roll in bread crumbs to coat.
4. Put the sticks on a plate and freeze for 15 minutes.
5. Heat a deep fryer or heavy pot to 365 in 3 inches of oil.
6. Fry the mozzarella sticks in 2 batches until golden brown, about 1 minute.
7. Drain on paper towels and serve with hot marinara sauce.

Reviews

[Peachie Keene]

Mine turned out a mess. Haha :) I certainly do not blame it on the recipe though. I didn't quite coat them enough with the breading (and I added a couple of tablespoons of water to thin out the egg) - both of which I do not recommend! Next time I will probably double-dip into the egg and breadcrumbs so that the casing is nice sturdy. The end result is tasty though :D Made for PAC Spring 2009.

[TopAtlantaChef]

This recipe is a keeper...my favorite food is Mozzarella Sticks and I think I have had a million different kind....I love this recipe...Also, for people who can't find fresh mozzarella you can use the mozzarella cheese sticks (one's you would give your kids to eat) that you can buy at the grocery store and those work great too!

[wicked cook 46]

Oh my these are good and easy. I have been trying to figure out how to make mozza sticks and this recipe is perfect. Definite keeper and going in my faves of 2009 CB Made for Top Faves Cookbook Tag