Recipes

Fried String Cheese

Ingredients

Oil for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 (12-ounce) packages mozzarella string cheese sticks
2 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs

Directions

Preheat oil to 400º F in electric fryer or 350º F in propane fryer. Combine flour and salt; stir well with a whisk. In another bowl combine eggs and milk; stir well with a whisk. Dredge string cheese in flour mixture shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture. Roll in bread crumbs, coating well on all sides. Cover and chill 1 hour. Fry 4 or 5 sticks at a time for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden, turning once. Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Serves 12