Fried Mozzarella Sticks

For this recipe, you will need:

1 pkg 12 ct string cheese

1 1/2 c italian bread crumbs

4 eggs

1 tsp paprika

1/4 c flour

1 tsp thyme leaves

2 tbsp milk

Step 1: Half the Cheese

Cut all the string cheese in half.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, paprika and thyme leaves.

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In another medium bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until combined.

Step 4: Set Up the Assembly Line

Coat the cheese sticks with the flour mixture, then coat with the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumbs.

Coat again for round two with the eggs and bread crumbs.

Step 5: Freeze!

Put the coated sticks in the freezer for a couple of hours.

Step 6: Time to Fry

Fry a few cheese sticks at a time to keep from bringing the temperature of the oil down.

Fry each side of the stick for 1 minute, until golden brown on each side.

Step 7: Enjoy With a Side of Marinara.

Eat them right away with a side of marinara.