1-First, crush the Panko breadcrumbs using a rolling pin until they are fine. Then, in a bowl, mix the crushed Panko with the Italian seasoning, dried parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.

2-Prepare three separate shallow bowls: one with the flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the seasoned Panko mixture.

3-If using a mozzarella block, cut it into sticks. For each stick, first coat it in flour and shake off the excess, then dip it in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and finally coat it thoroughly with the Panko mixture.

4-Place the coated sticks on a wire rack over a baking sheet and freeze them for at least one hour to help them hold their shape during cooking.

5-To cook, heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry the sticks two at a time until they turn golden brown, about one minute, then drain them on paper towels.

6-For alternative methods, bake the sticks at 415 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden, or air fry them at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway through.

7-Serve them warm with marinara sauce for dipping. These steps ensure your mozzarella sticks come out crispy and full of flavor every time.