Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

• 3 Large Eggs, Beaten
• 12 (about 1 Oz. Size) Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks, Unwrapped
• 1 cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
• Olive Oil, For Frying
• Popcorn Salt For Sprinkling
• Tomato Sauce For Dipping

1. Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl.
2. Place breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl.
3. Coat mozzarella sticks with beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Repeat egg and breadcrumb step again.
5. Place double-coated mozzarella sticks on a sheet pan or plate and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
6. In a tall sided nonstick sauce pan, gently heat about 1 inch of oil over medium heat until it bubbles when a wooden spoon is placed in it.
7. Fry 3 or 4 sticks at a time, turning when necessary and adjusting heat as needed.
8. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels when brown and cheese begins to ooze; sprinkle immediately with popcorn salt or very fine salt.
9. Serve with your favorite tomato sauce for dipping.

eggs, mozzarella string cheese, italian seasoned bread crumbs, olive oil, salt, tomato sauce

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/homemade-mozzarella-sticks/ (may not work)