Ingredients
2eggs,beaten
¼cupwater
1½cuppanko bread crumbs
½tspgarlic salt
⅔cupall-purpose flour
⅓cupcornstarch
1qtoil,for deep frying
1pkgmozzarella cheese sticks,(16 ounce package), or fresh mozzarella slices
grated parmesan,for dusting, optional
fresh basil,chopped, for garnish, optional
marinara sauce,or alfredo sauce
Preparation
Line up three bowls to make a breading station. In a small bowl, mix together the eggs and water. For the second medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs and garlic salt. In the last bowl, blend the flour and cornstarch.
In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 365 degrees F.
One at a time, coat each mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, then the egg wash mixture, then in the panko bread crumbs and finally into the oil. Fry until golden brown.
Remove from heat and transfer to cooling rack. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Sprinkle a bit of parmesan cheese and basil, if you want. Serve alongside marinara sauce and enjoy!
