Ingredients

  • 3 Large Eggs, Beaten
  • 12 (about 1 Oz. Size) Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks, Unwrapped
  • 1 cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
  • Olive Oil, For Frying
  • Popcorn Salt For Sprinkling
  • Tomato Sauce For Dipping

Method

  • Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl.
  • Place breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl.
  • Coat mozzarella sticks with beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Repeat egg and breadcrumb step again.
  • Place double-coated mozzarella sticks on a sheet pan or plate and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • In a tall sided nonstick sauce pan, gently heat about 1 inch of oil over medium heat until it bubbles when a wooden spoon is placed in it.
  • Fry 3 or 4 sticks at a time, turning when necessary and adjusting heat as needed.
  • Remove from oil and drain on paper towels when brown and cheese begins to ooze; sprinkle immediately with popcorn salt or very fine salt.
  • Serve with your favorite tomato sauce for dipping.