Homemade Cheese Sticks

Ingredients

• 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1½ cups breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Cut mozzarella sticks in half if desired and freeze 30 minutes.
2. Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another.
3. Mix breadcrumbs with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Coat each cheese stick in flour, dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
5. Repeat egg and breadcrumb coating for extra crispiness.
6. Heat oil in a pan to 350°F / 175°C.
7. Fry cheese sticks 1–2 minutes until golden.
8. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with marinara sauce.