1Cut the cheddar cheese into long, rectangular sticks.
2Combine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika on a plate and mix.
3Crack 1 egg into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and beat it.
4Pour 1 and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs into another bowl.
5Transfer the beaten egg to a plate for easier dredging.
6Dredge each cheese stick in flour, then dip in the beaten egg, then dredge in bread crumbs, dip in egg again, and finally dredge in bread crumbs one last time.
7Place the breaded cheese sticks in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
8Heat 2-inch deep cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
9Fry the cheese sticks until lightly brown, turning occasionally.
10Remove the fried cheese sticks from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.