Cornmeal Crusted Mozzarella Sticks Recipes

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Place cornstarch in a large Ziploc bag. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Whisk together eggs and milk in a shallow dish or bowl. Combine cornmeal, pepper, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and 1 teaspoon oregano in a separate shallow dish or bowl. Place cheese sticks in cornstarch, 5 at a time, shaking to coat. Remove from bag; tap off excess cornstarch. Dip cheese sticks in egg mixture, then dredge in cornmeal mixture, pressing to adhere. Place coated cheese sticks in a single layer on prepared baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
• Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot; heat over high to 375°F to 400°F. Fry cheese sticks, in batches, in hot oil until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Season with salt and a pinch each of Parmesan and oregano. Serve immediately with marinara sauce.

CORNFLAKE MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. While the cornflakes are still in the bag, smash them with a pan or measuring cup until they are the consistency of breadcrumbs. Set up a breading station: put the flour in one bowl and season with the salt and pepper; put the eggs in another. Put the bag of cereal crumbs on the side.
• Cut the string cheese in half crosswise so they are the length of regular mozzarella sticks. Dip each piece in the flour to coat, shake off the excess, drop in the eggs and then drop in the bag of cornflake crumbs and shake to coat. Drop the coated cheese back in the egg and then cover with another layer of cornflakes. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the sticks until the cheese melts, 5 to 7 minutes.