Crispy Spicy Mozzarella Sticks 🧀🌶️ | Easy Recipe with Dipping Sauces

Ingredients:

 250 g mozzarella cheese (cut into sticks)

2 eggs

2 tbsp milk

1 cup breadcrumbs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

 1 tsp hot paprika

Salt ‪‍1/2 tsp

 1/2 tsp garlic powder

 1/2 tsp onion powder

Fresh Parsley 1 tsp dried

Vegetable oil for deep-frying

 For serving:

 Marinara sauce

Ranch sauce or garlic dip

Preparation Method:

Prepare the Cheese :

Cut mozzarella into sticks of about equal size and freeze 30 minutes to firm up.

Preparing the Coating :

In one bowl, whisk eggs with milk.

In another bowl, put flour with salt.

In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley.

Coat the Mozzarella Sticks :

Dip each mozzarella stick first in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

Repeat the coating process for an extra crunchy coating, if so desired.

Fry :

Heat oil over medium-high heat.

Fry the sticks until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes. Place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve : Serve hot with marinara sauce or ranch dip.