Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients

•226.79 g mozzarella cheese, block

•2 eggs

•1 cup bread crumbs

•1 teaspoon Italian dressing

•1 pinch of black pepper

•1/2 teaspoon paprika

•1 pinch red hot chili powder, in case you like spicy food

•1 pinch of salt

•3 cups oil, for frying

Cooking method according to shahiya.com                            

1- Cut the mozzarella block into 3/4 inch think sticks

2- Beat egg in a bowl with a fork, set aside

3- Mix the rest of the ingredients in another bowl

4- Dip each stick in egg and then in breadcrumb mixture and then in egg again and in breadcrumb mixture again

5- Place on a plate

6- Repeat the same process with the rest of the mozzarella sticks

7- Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours

8- Heat oil

9- When the oil is heated, lower to medium heat and fry the sticks till they’re golden brown and the cheese has completely melted

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