Betty's Mozzarella Sticks

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while string cheese is often more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Whole wheat bread crumbs are more nutritious, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly option.

Cut mozzarella cheese into 16 equally-sized sticks.

In a shallow dish, mix 1/3 cup flour with 1/8 cup cornstarch, and set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, beat 1 egg, add 1/8 cup water, and set aside.

In a shallow dish, mix ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs with ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, and set aside.

Coat each mozzarella stick, one at a time, by dipping it into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and then the breadcrumb mixture.

Place coated mozzarella sticks on a plate and refrigerate for at least a half-hour.

Heat about 1-inch of peanut oil in a heavy pot over medium heat until it reaches 330 to 350 degrees (F).

Use tongs to dip coated, chilled mozzarella sticks into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 20 to 30 seconds.

Remove immediately from hot oil and drain on a wire rack.

Transfer mozzarella sticks from the wire rack to a serving plate.

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