Hot baked mozzarella sticks – I can't think of a more popular finger food for both kids and adults alike. My oldest daughter Karina LOVES them and these never disappoint! Made lighter with part-skim mozzarella then coated with crispy seasoned breadcrumbs and baked (not fried!) until hot and golden. Serve them with my quick marinara sauce and you have yourself an appetizer everyone will love!
Appetizer, Snack
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Baked Mozzarella Sticks

To achieve perfectly crispy Baked Mozzarella Sticks in the oven, it's essential to freeze them prior to baking! Prepare a batch and store them in the freezer, allowing you to easily enjoy a delightful snack whenever the craving strikes!

Prep Time
1 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings
12 servings
Calories
87
ItalianTotal: 1 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 12 sticks part-skim
  • 5 tbsp panko crumbs
  • 2 tsp parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 5 tbsp Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp flour

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the cheese block in half to yield 24 individual pieces. Transfer the cheese to the freezer until it is thoroughly frozen.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, beat the egg until well combined. On a separate plate, pour out the flour.

  3. 3

    In another bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, panko, grated parmesan, and dried parsley.

  4. 4

    Take the frozen cheese sticks and first roll them in the flour, removing any excess. Next, dip them into the egg wash, and finally, coat them with the breadcrumb mixture.

  5. 5

    Continue this method with the remaining cheese, arranging them on a tray lined with wax paper.

  6. 6

    Return the coated cheese sticks to the freezer for at least 1 hour before baking (this step is essential; otherwise, they may melt before the coating turns golden).

  7. 7

    When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven to 400° F.

  8. 8

    Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and lightly spraying it with cooking oil. Place the frozen cheese sticks on the prepared baking sheet. Give the tops of the mozzarella sticks a light spray of oil, then bake them in the lower third of your oven until they become crispy, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.

  9. 9

    Carefully flip the sticks and continue baking for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, keeping a close eye on them to prevent melting.

Nutrition Information

87
Calories
7.5g
Protein
7g
Carbs
5g
Fat
0.5g
Sat. Fat
168.5mg
Sodium
* Nutrition information is per serving (2 pieces)

Notes & Tips

  • * There will be extra crumbs and flour after breading, I've deducted them from the nutritional info.
  • * There will be extra crumbs and flour after breading, I've deducted them from the nutritional info.

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