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tgi friday's mozzarella sticks recipe

TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

You can make TGI Friday's mozzarella sticks in your own kitchen, and the process is pretty simple. Breading the mozzarella and then freezing them before frying is key for that perfect texture. Fry them up as you need them, and they’ll be as tasty as the ones at the restaurant!Make sure your oil is hot enough and fry in small batches to keep them crispy.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
  
  • 16 oz. Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 cups Breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ cup Milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 5 cups Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ cup Marinara Sauce for serving
Instructions
 
  • Cut the mozzarella cheese block into sticks, each about ½ inch thick.
  • Have these ready before moving forward.
  • Set up a breading station by placing flour, beaten eggs mixed with milk, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt in separate bowls.
  • Dip each cheese stick in flour, then the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Do this for all sticks.
  • Arrange the coated mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Place them in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
  • In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F.
  • Fry the frozen mozzarella sticks in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
  • Drain them on paper towels.