# Ingredient List:
→ Cheese
01 - 14 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into ½ x 3-inch sticks
→ Breading
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tbsp milk
05 - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp dried Italian herbs
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ For Frying
10 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying
→ To Serve
11 - Marinara sauce, for dipping
# Cooking Directions:
01 - Arrange flour in one shallow bowl. In another, whisk eggs with milk. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
02 - Dredge each cheese stick in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mixture. Repeat egg and breadcrumb coating for a double layer.
03 - Place the coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour to prevent cheese leakage during frying.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (180°C).
05 - Fry sticks in batches for 1–2 minutes, turning occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crisp. Avoid overcrowding.
06 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
07 - Offer immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
