Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Directions

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   Slice thick logs of the cheese, easy way is to make a thick slice and then slice that into the logs.
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   Or you can cheat and get the cheese sticks, you know -- the prepackaged ones!
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   Click to enlargeBeat the eggs and set aside.
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   Click to enlargeMix the bread crumbs, garlic salt, and Italian seasonings
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   and set aside.
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   Click to enlargeBlend the flour with corn starch and set aside.
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   Click to enlargeHeat your vegetable oil for deep frying to 360 degrees.
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   A pan with a fry basket is really handy but you can do small batches (they have to come out quick) with a metal slotted spoon.
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   Keep the salt next to the stove, this will smother any possible grease fires.
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    Dip cheese in flour then in egg and then coat with
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    bread crumbs.
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    Dip in egg again, then breadcrumbs once more.
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    Place carefully in hot oil and fry until
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    golden, this takes just a few seconds so watch carefully.
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    Click to enlargeWhen golden remove from hot oil and drain.
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    Overall Tips & Warnings.
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    You can use whatever cheese you want!
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    Salt smothers grease fires.
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    Always keep it handy and open!
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    Try to get them out the moment they turn golden so the cheese doesn't melt out.
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    make sure they are completely covered when battering them so there is no leakage.
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    If you don't have an oil thermometer use the 'water' test.
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    Keep a glass of water next to you and dip your fingers in it and drip it in the heating oil, once the oil 'POPS' it is ready!
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    You can adjust the spice in ANY way you want, try them cajun -- I did that and it was AWESOME!
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    FIRE is always a danger when deep frying, I can't stress the salt enough!