Easy Fried Cheese Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Vegetable oil, enough for frying.
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A dash of cayenne pepper, optional.
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A quarter cup of milk.
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Two big eggs.
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A cup of plain breadcrumbs, ideally Italian style.
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1 cup of regular flour.
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10 sticks of mozzarella string cheese.
# Instructions:
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Slice cheese sticks into smaller chunks about bite-size.
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In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk. Place bread crumbs in another dish and flour in a separate one.
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Dip each cheese piece first into the flour, then egg mix, and finish with a breadcrumb coating. Place them aside on a plate.
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Fill a pan with about two inches of oil, and heat until it reaches 350°F. To check, dip the handle of a wooden spoon in—if it bubbles, you're good.
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Carefully fry 5 to 7 pieces at a time for about 30 seconds. Don’t crowd them. Once golden, rest on paper towels.
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Enjoy these while still hot, with marinara sauce on the side if you want.
# Notes:
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They taste best fresh, while the cheese is stretchy.
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Don't cook too many at once—they could stick together.