Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs , beaten
• 0.25 cups water
• 1.5 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic salt
• 0.67 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.33 cups cornstarch
• 2 cups oil for frying , or as needed
• 1 , 16 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Whisk water and eggs together in a small bowl. Mix bread crumbs and garlic salt together in a medium bowl. Blend flour and cornstarch together in a third bowl. Heat oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan.

3. 3

   Dredge a mozzarella stick in flour; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture. Lift up so excess egg drips back in the bowl. Press into bread crumbs to coat. Place breaded mozzarella stick on a plate or wire rack. Repeat with remaining mozzarella sticks.

4. 4

   Use a spider spoon or a pair of tongs to lower 3 to 4 mozzarella sticks into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Repeat to fry remaining mozzarella sticks.

5. 5

   Serve hot and enjoy!