Fried Mozzarella Wedges W Homemade Marinara Recipes

FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the eggs and water.
• Mix the bread crumbs and garlic salt in a medium bowl. In a medium bowl, blend the flour and cornstarch.
• In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• One at a time, coat each mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs and finally into the oil. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Cut the mozzarella into sticks a bit more than about 1/4 inch thick and about 1 1/2 inches long.
• Coat the sticks with flour, shaking off excess.
• Combine the bread crumbs and seasonings in a flat dish.
• Beat the eggs and place in a separate bowl.
• Coat the sticks by dipping them in the egg and then in the bread crumbs.
• The coating on the first stick should be fairly dry when you finish the last stick.
• Repeat with another dip in the egg and then in the bread crumbs.
• Deep-fry the coated sticks in oil for about 3 to 4 minutes until the coating is cooked.
• Fry in batches, keeping the finished ones warm in the oven.
• Serve with chilled marinara sauce or salsa.