Fried Mozzarella Sticks (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese
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8 pieces of fresh mozzarella cheese
→ Breading
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2 cups panko crumbs
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 cup regular flour
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1 big egg, beaten
→ Frying
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1/2 cup of olive oil
→ Marinara Sauce
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 cloves garlic, chopped up
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup tomato puree
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
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Pour panko into one shallow bowl. Mix flour and garlic powder together in another shallow dish. In a third bowl, beat the egg and milk together.
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Take a slice of mozzarella and dip it in the flour mix. Next, dunk it in the egg and milk, then press it into the panko until it really sticks.
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Lay out the breaded mozzarella on a baking sheet covered with parchment. Pop them in the freezer until they're solid.
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Add a tablespoon of oil to a small pot and warm it up over medium. Toss in the chopped garlic and cook just a bit. Pour in tomato puree, mix in everything else, and let it bubble on low.
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Switch your Blackstone griddle to medium, then pour olive oil on. Spread the oil so it covers the whole thing evenly but don't let too much pile up.
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Put the frozen, breaded mozzarella onto your hot, oiled griddle. Brown on both sides, and add more oil before flipping if you need to.
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Lift the fried mozzarella off and serve right away while they're hot, with a side of that warm marinara sauce.
# Additional Tips:
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Letting the cheese freeze first keeps it from melting all over the place when frying.
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Spreading the oil out nicely on the griddle is key for a crispy finish.