Perfectly Crafted Recipe: Homemade Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style dried breadcrumbs
- 1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 (16-ounce) packages mozzarella cheese sticks
- 4 large eggs, beaten to blend
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the Coating: In a medium bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, and salt until well combined.
- Prep the Mozzarella: Cut each mozzarella stick in half to create smaller portions.
- Coat the Cheese: Dip each mozzarella stick into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated. Allow excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Then, coat the cheese sticks in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks. Repeat this process for a second coating.
- Freeze the Cheese Sticks: Arrange the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze them until they are firm, approximately 2 hours.
- Heat the Oil: In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it’s hot and shimmering.
- Fry the Mozzarella: Working in batches, carefully place the coated cheese sticks into the hot oil. Fry them until they are golden brown on all sides, which should take about 1 minute per side.
- Serve: Transfer the fried mozzarella sticks to serving plates. Sprinkle them with the remaining Parmesan cheese for an extra burst of flavor. Serve them hot and crispy, and enjoy!
With this simple yet delicious recipe, you can create irresistibly crunchy homemade fried mozzarella sticks that will be a hit with family and friends alike.