Panko Mozzarella Sticks

Submitted by sarah_bean

"I haven't tried this yet but it sounds easy and delicious! This recipe is from Tasty Kitchen."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 32 mozzarella sticks
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 16 pieces mozzarella string cheese
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 whole eggs
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• canola oil, For Frying
• marinara sauce, For Dipping

directions

1. Slice string cheese pieces in half, for a total of 32 pieces.
2. Place flour in a small bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
4. In another separate bowl, combine panko bread crumbs with parsley flakes.
5. TO ASSEMBLE: One by one, roll mozzarella sticks in flour, then dunk in egg/milk mixture, then place in panko crumbs. Use your hand to sweep crumbs all over the mozzarella stick. Gently remove and place on a tray or cookie sheet. Repeat until all mozzarella sticks are coated.
6. ***Place tray in freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to flash freeze.***.
7. TO COOK: Heat 1 1/2 inches canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add mozzarella sticks 8 at a time. Watch closely and turn over to evenly brown, cooking less than 2 minutes. Do not allow cheese to bubble and leak.
8. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
9. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.