Chill the mozzarella

• Cut the mozzarella cheese into thick fry-shaped pieces, about 2 cm wide.
• Place the mozzarella sticks in the refrigerator so they stay cold and firm.

Make the egg wash

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and salt.

Make the seasoned flour mix

• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt.

First coating

• Coat each mozzarella stick piece in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure it is fully covered.
• Dip the floured mozzarella sticks into the egg wash, then coat them in breadcrumbs.

Double coating

• Dip the mozzarella sticks back into the seasoned flour, then into the egg wash, and finally into the breadcrumbs again for extra crispiness.

Freeze the coated fries

• Place the coated mozzarella fries onto a tray or plate and freeze. Freezing helps prevent the mozzarella sticks from bursting while frying.

Heat the oil

• Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 180 °C (350 °F).

Fry the mozzarella fries

• Fry the mozzarella fries in batches until the coating is golden brown and crispy. Do not overcook, as the cheese inside can melt too quickly and burst open.

Drain and serve

• Remove the crispy mozzarella fries with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
• Serve immediately with marinara sauce, garlic mayo, ranch or your favourite dipping sauce.