Panko Mozzarella Sticks

 Photo Credit: http://passthesushi.com

Panko Mozzarella Sticks

Original Recipe: http://passthesushi.com/panko-mozzarella-sticks/

Ingredients:

• 16 pieces string cheese, removed from wrappers
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbs milk
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 tbs dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
• Canola oil, for frying

Directions:

1. Slice the string cheese in half.
2. Place the flour in a small bowl. In another separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the parsley, salt, pepper and garlic, stir to combine. In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs with the milk to combine.
3. To assemble, one by one, dust the cheese in the flour, tapping the excess off. Next, dip the cheese in the egg mixture, covering completely. Then lastly, roll the cheese in the panko crumb mixture. Gently remove and place on a baking sheet. Place the sheet in a freezer for 20 – 30 minutes to flash freeze sticks.
4. To cook, fill a medium saucepan with the canola oil until it reaches a height of about 1 inch. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
5. When hot, add the mozzarella sticks, 8 pieces at a time. Watch closely and turn over to evenly brown, cooking less than 2 minutes. Do not allow the cheese to bubble and leak. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Enjoy!