Description
A delicious and crispy recipe for homemade baked mozzarella sticks that are easy to prepare and perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
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- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (low-moisture)
- Breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Flour
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Italian Herbs (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up your dredging station with flour in one dish, whisked eggs in a second dish, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and seasonings in a third.
- Slice the mozzarella into sticks about 1-inch wide and 3-4 inches long.
- Coat each cheese stick in flour, then dip into the egg wash, and finally roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated sticks on the baking sheet with space in between each.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and bubbly.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Make sure to use low-moisture mozzarella cheese for the best results.
- You can experiment with different seasonings for the breadcrumb mixture.
- For extra crunch, broil the sticks for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg