Cheesy and Crispy Home-Fried Cheese Sticks

Learn how to make deliciously cheesy and crispy home-fried cheese sticks with this easy recipe. These golden-brown sticks are the perfect appetizer or snack, and they can be made in under 30 minutes. The combination of gooey melted cheese and a crunchy breadcrumb coating will have everyone coming back for more. Serve them with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

• 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Oil for frying
• Marinara sauce for serving

Directions

1. Slice the mozzarella cheese sticks in half crosswise to create 16 shorter sticks.
2. Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
3. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and salt to the breadcrumbs. Mix well.
4. Coat each cheese stick in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat in the seasoned breadcrumbs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
5. Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Freeze the cheese sticks for 10 minutes to firm them up.
7. Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 2 inches deep.
8. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the cheese sticks in batches, frying them until golden brown on all sides. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan.
9. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the fried cheese sticks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
10. Serve the hot, crispy cheese sticks with marinara sauce or your preferred dipping sauce.

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