SAUCE FOR MOZZARELLA STICKS OTHER THAN MARINARA RECIPES

Steps:

• Whisk egg and water together in a shallow dish. Stir flour, salt, and Italian seasoning together in another shallow dish. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.
• Dip cheese sticks into egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture. Dip again into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs until coated. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
• Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
• Place frozen cheese bites in a single layer in the air fryer, working in batches if necessary, being careful not to crowd.
• Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown and cheese just begins to melt, 4 to 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining bites.
• Meanwhile, stir together marinara sauce and crushed red pepper.
• Serve mozzarella bites with marinara sauce.

Steps:

• Add 2-3 inches of oil to a deep-frying pan or pot and heat it over medium heat or until it reaches 265 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In the meantime, add the flour to a shallow bowl then add the salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and water together.
• Finally, in a separate shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
• Dredge the cheese sticks one at a time in the flour then dip them in the egg mixture then coat them in the breadcrumbs and set them on a plate or cooling rack.
• Once the oil is ready, fry each of the cheese sticks in the oil for 2-3 minutes or until light and golden. Only add 3-4 cheese sticks at a time to not overcrowd the pan.
• Let them cool on a cooling rack or a plate fitted with a paper towel then serve with marinara sauce.
• These cheese sticks can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat them in a 375-degree oven for 5 minutes or until crispy.