Serve this popular appetizer with marinara sauce on the side.

• 1 lb. piece mozzarella cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup water
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• vegetable oil for frying

Preparation -
Slice the piece of mozzarella cheese, lengthwise, into 1/2" thick sticks. Whisk the beaten eggs and water together; set aside. Mix the flour and corn starch together; set aside. Mix the bread crumbs, oregano, basil and garlic powder together; set aside. Dip the mozzarella cheese sticks in the flour mixture, then in egg/water mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture. Deep-fry in vegetable oil at 350º until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Serve hot, with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

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