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Mozzarella Sticks

Source of Recipe


From "Classic Snacks Made from Scratch" by Casey Barber



List of Ingredients



• 8 string cheese sticks
  
• ¼ cup (1 ounce) masa harina
  
• 2 Tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 2 large eggs
  
• 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
  
• ½ tsp kosher salt
  
• ½ tsp onion powder
  
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
  
• Vegetable or canola oil for frying
  






Instructions



1. Assemble the Sticks:
   Remove the string cheese sticks from their plastic wrappers and cut in half horizontally to make 16 stubby sticks.
   
   
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk the masa harina and Parmesan cheese together. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. In a third shallow bowl, whisk the bread crumbs, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder together.
   
   
3. Line a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Lightly but evenly coat the string cheese sticks in this order: first the masa harina, then the eggs, then the masa harina again and the eggs once more, finishing with a healthy coating of bread crumbs.
   
   
4. Line up the sticks on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour. Once frozen through, the sticks can be transferred to a freezer bag and kept frozen for up to 3 months.
   
   
5. Fry the Sticks:
   Heat at least 2 inches of vegetable or canola oil to 350° F in an electric deep fryer or large, high-sided pot. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and an upside-down wire cooling rack.
   
   Fry the frozen mozzarella sticks, in batches if necessary, until golden brown. Frying time will vary based on your equipment, but should take no more than 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet with heatproof tongs or a metal skimmer or mesh strainer and let cool for 1 minute before serving. Serve the mozzarella sticks immediately.
   
   Makes 16 sticks