Crispy mozzarella sticks recipe with a golden coating and melted cheese center, perfect for snacks or appetizers.

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1 ½ cups (106 g) plain panko

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon dried parsley

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon table salt

2 large eggs

½ cup (63 g) all-purpose flour

1 lb whole milk mozzarella block or 15 string cheese sticks

Vegetable oil for frying

Marinara sauce for dipping

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1. Place panko crumbs in a bag and crush into fine crumbs

2. Mix crushed panko with Italian seasoning parsley garlic powder pepper and salt

3. Beat eggs in a shallow bowl

4. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl

5. Cut mozzarella into sticks if using a block

6. Dip each stick in flour then egg then panko coating

7. Place coated sticks on rack and freeze for at least one hour

8. Heat oil to 350°F

9. Fry sticks for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown

10. Remove and place on paper towels then serve with marinara sauce

Freeze before frying to prevent cheese from leaking

Keep oil temperature steady for best results

Do not overcrowd the pan while frying