fried cheese sticks

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

Be sure when frying you remove them before the cheese starts to leak out.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For fried cheese sticks

  • 1 (12 cnt. pkg
    mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • 1 1/2 c
    italian bread crumbs
  • 1 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • vegetable oil

How To Make fried cheese sticks

  • 1
    In a shallow bowl, place bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and mix well.
  • 2
    Beat eggs in a shallow bowl.
  • 3
    One at a time, dip the cheese stick into the egg to coat. Allow excess to drip off.
  • 4
    Then dredge the stick in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Place on a plate.
  • 5
    Repeat until all are coated.
  • 6
    Place the plate in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • 7
    Meanwhile, fill a heavy skillet with oil to 3 inches deep.
  • 8
    Heat oil over medium high (or until it reaches 365 degrees.)
  • 9
    Carefully drop the coated stick into the oil and fry until golden brown, About a minute
  • 10
    Don't crowd the sticks. You may nedd to do 2 batches.
  • 11
    Drain on paper towels.
  • 12
    Let cool slightly before eating. Serve with marinara sauce.
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