𝑰𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒛𝒛𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒔

 🧀 𝑰𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒛𝒛𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒔 🧀

Ingredients:

- 1 lb (450g) mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 2 eggs, beaten

- 1 cup breadcrumbs

- 1 teaspoon garlic powder

- 1 teaspoon onion powder

- 1 teaspoon paprika

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

- Oil for frying

- Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

2. Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the seasoned breadcrumbs. Repeat for a thicker coating.

3. Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.

4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (180°C).

5. Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches for about 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

6. Remove the cheese sticks with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

7. Serve the mozzarella sticks hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: Approximately 1 hour | Servings: 4-6

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