TGI Friday's Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
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TGI Friday's Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Description
TGI Friday's Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks start by slicing mozzarella cheese into sticks about 3/8 inch thick. The cheese sticks are coated first with a blend of all-purpose flour and cornstarch, dipped in milk, then coated in Italian seasoned breadcrumbs. This coating step is repeated twice to ensure a thick, crispy crust that prevents cheese from leaking out during frying. After coating, the sticks are fried in vegetable oil heated to 350°F for roughly a minute until the breading is golden brown and crisp. Once cooked, they are drained on a wire rack to preserve their crispness.
The frying technique delivers a contrast in textures: the exterior crispness surrounds warm, melted mozzarella that remains soft and stringy inside. The Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs add flavor to the coating beyond plain breading. Serving with a marinara sauce offers a complementary tangy and savory dip. This makes a classic fried starter or snack option.
The method focuses on careful coating and quick frying to achieve the ideal texture without overcooking. Using a wire rack to cool the fried cheese sticks helps avoid sogginess compared to paper towels. The recipe relies on straightforward ingredients to replicate the familiar fried mozzarella sticks found at TGI Friday's.
Ingredients
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup milk
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut cheese into long slices approximately 3/8 inch thick.
- Blend together the flour and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Place a cheese slice into the flour, then dip into a bowl of whole milk, and then dip into the breadcrumbs.
- Shake off excess breadcrumbs and place mozzarella stick on a wire rack.
- Repeat until all cheese sticks have been dipped once. Discard the flour.
- Place cheese sticks back into milk, then into bread crumbs for the second time, and shake off the bread crumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350 for frying.
- Drop a few cheese sticks into hot oil and fry until golden brown. This should take no longer than 1 minute.
- Remove cheese sticks from the oil and place them on a wire rack.
- Repeat frying in batches with remaining breaded cheese sticks.
- Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 751 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 751kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1540mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 980IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 755mg | 76% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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