Cheesy & Extra Crispy Mozzarella Sticks
The cheesiest, crispiest mozzarella sticks ever! Simple recipe, packed with amazing flavor and it's freezer friendly.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 8-10 string cheese sticks
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cups of panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, pepper, oregano and parsley. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the egg and milk. Beat until well combined and set aside.
- Cut each string cheese stick in half.
- One piece at a time, dip into the flour mixture. Make sure each piece is evenly coated. Shake off excess flour.
- Next, dip into the egg wash.
- Then, dip into the seasoned breadcrumb. Making sure to press the breadcrumbs into the mozzarella stick. This will help the coating stick better.
- Then, back to the egg wash.
- And Finally another dip into the seasoned breadcrumbs. Again, pressing the breadcrumbs into the mozzarella stick.
- Lay each piece on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. *Important* Don't skip this step. If the mozzarella stick go into the fryer now they would fall apart.
- Once frozen solid, fry the mozzarella sticks at 350 until golden brown.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
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Notes
*Freezer Friendly*
These are great to make ahead and freeze until needed. Once they are breaded and frozen solid, put them in a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer until you’re ready to enjoy! They’ll last in the freezer for up to a month.
These are great to make ahead and freeze until needed. Once they are breaded and frozen solid, put them in a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer until you’re ready to enjoy! They’ll last in the freezer for up to a month.
Sweet Sesame Chili Wings
Baked crispy sweet and spicy wings
Servings 4 People
Cost $10
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken wings
- 1 tbsp Onion powder
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper ground
- 1/4 cup Green onions garnish
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds garnish
Sweet Sesame Chili Sauce
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Sriracha optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl add in chicken wings, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, vinegar and olive oil.
- Mix throughly and set aside to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack on a baking sheet sheet lined with aluminum foil. Spread out in a single layer.
- Bake at 400F for 40-50 minutes until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
Sweet Sesame Chili Sauce
- In a small sauce pan add soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, minced garlic and siracha.
- Mix throughly and bring to a simmer. Set aside until wings are done baking.
- Pour warm sauce over wings and toss to coat.
- garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
- Enjoy!