Mozzarella Sticks
Directions
- 1Break up the mozzarella curds into the smallest pieces possible. Let them sit overnight to come up to room temperature.
- 2Cut the mozzarella into sticks.
- 3In a food processor, combine day-old bread, granulated garlic, pecorino, oregano, and chilies to make the breadcrumbs.
- 4Dip the mozzarella sticks in flour, then in a mixture of whisked eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs.
- 5Fry the mozzarella sticks in extra virgin olive oil until crispy.
- 6Serve the mozzarella sticks with 8-hour marinara sauce, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup homemade seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 loaf day old bread
- 1 tbsp granulated garlic
- 1 tbsp pecorino
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 pinch chilis
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup 8 hour marinara
- 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 handful fresh basil
Equipment
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