Ultimate FUNYUNS® Mozzarella Sticks

Ultimate FUNYUNS^® Mozzarella Sticks

Prep Time:

25 min

Cook Time:

10 min

Total Time:

35 min

Servings:

2-4

These hungry-size mozzarella sticks are dredged in the big flavors of FUNYUNS^® and, if desired, finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for the ultimate cheesy snack.

Ingredients

3 pkgs (each 1 ½ oz) FUNYUNS® Onion Flavored Rings
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
8 oz block mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
Canola oil, for frying
2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes (optional)

How to make it

1

Snip top of FUNYUNS^® Onion Flavored Rings package and, using hands or rolling pin, finely crush onion rings. Transfer to shallow dish and stir in flour.
2

Cut mozzarella block into 4 fingers, each 5 x 1 x 1-inch.
3

In another shallow dish, whisk together eggs.
4

Dip each mozzarella piece in eggs, then dredge in ground FUNYUNS^® mixture. Double-dredge each mozzarella piece, dipping back into eggs and then coating well in ground FUNYUNS^® mixture.
5

Arrange on parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Let stand in refrigerator to dry out coating for 20 to 30 minutes.
6

Pour enough oil into high-sided skillet to reach 2 inches up sides of pan. Heat over medium heat until shimmering or instant-read thermometer registers 350°F.
7

Fry mozzarella sticks for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
8

Transfer to paper towel to drain.
9

If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with parsley.