Mozzarella sticks

Ingredients

  1. Step 1 400g block mozzarella (not in water)
  2. Step 2 50g flour
  3. Step 3 2 eggs
  4. Step 4 150g breadcrumbs
  5. Step 5 2 tsp smoked paprika
  6. Step 6 2 tsp dried oregano
  7. Step 7 vegetable or sunflower oil for frying
  8. Step 8 dips , to serve
Mozzarella sticks
Calories: 378 Carbohydrate: 25 g Protein: 18 g Fat: 23 g
Cook time: 35 minutes Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Servings: 46

TAGS

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Directions

  1. Step 1 Cut the mozzarella into 'chips'. Tip the flour into a bowl and season well. Whisk the eggs in a second bowl and tip the breadcrumbs, paprika and oregano into a third. Coat the mozzarella sticks in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs. Transfer to a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 2 hrs.
  2. Step 2 Heat enough oil to come 2-3cm up the side of a saucepan. When hot, drop in a test chip - it should sizzle straight away and brown within a minute or two. The secret is to cook them long enough to crisp up the outside without letting the mozzarella ooze out - it may take you a few practice chips to get it right. Cook the chips in batches and drain on kitchen paper. Serve hot with your favourite dip.