Fried Mozzarella Sticks

450 grams mozzarella cheese (cut into sticks, 1/2" thick)

1 cup plain flour

3 eggs (whisked)

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 heaped spoonful dried oregano

METHOD

Set up a standard breading station by pouring the flour into one bowl, the eggs into a second and the breadcrumbs and oregano into a third.

To keep your hands from becoming breaded use one to handle the sticks while they are dry and the other hand while they are wet.

Cover the mozzarella sticks in the flour first then shake off any excess before adding to the egg. Coat well with the egg, drain well then toss into the breadcrumbs. Coat well then let rest. Once all the mozzarella is covered, repeat the process.

In a frying pan, add olive oil 1/2 inch up the pan and heat up to frying temperature. Fry for only a few seconds until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towel and serve warm.