MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS WITH FRESH MARINARA – Dads That Cook

Ingredients

• 4 lbs ripe tomatoes, quartered
• 1 small yellow onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt, to taste
• 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
• ⅓ cup flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp milk
• ¾ cup plain panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• Crushed red pepper, to taste (optional)
• Vegetable oil, for frying