Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 12 string cheese sticks (cut in half )
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ cup plain bread crumbs
  • ¾ cup plain panko bread crumbs
  • 1½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instruction

  • Add the eggs and milk to a small mixing bowl. Use a fork to beat the eggs and milk together until completely incorporated. Set it aside.
  • Add the all-purpose flour and cornstarch to a pie plate or shallow bowl. Whisk to combine. Set it aside.
  • Add the plain bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to a pie plate or shallow bowl. Whisk to combine. Set it aside.
  • Add the vegetable oil to a 3 to 4-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat over medium-high heat to 350°F.
  • While the oil is heating, dredge the halved cheese sticks in the egg mixture.
  • Next, dredge in the flour mixture.
  • Dip the cheese sticks back in the egg mixture before dredging in the bread mixture.
  • Once the oil reaches 350°F, using tongs, carefully place 4-5 coated cheese sticks in the heated oil. You will need to turn the cheese sticks, and it will only take 30 seconds to 1 minute to cook the cheese sticks. They should only be golden brown. Adjust the stovetop temperature up or down to keep the oil at the right temperature.
  • Place the cooked cheese sticks on paper towels to drain the excess oil. Eat while hot. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.