24 Irresistible Baked Mozzarella Sticks That Melt Hearts
Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, these baked mozzarella sticks are a crowd-pleasing appetizer. They are easy to make and perfect for parties or snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 24 mozzarella sticks 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each mozzarella string cheese stick in half.
- Place flour in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs and water. In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
- Roll each mozzarella piece in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place on the baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the coated mozzarella sticks with cooking spray.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, freeze the coated mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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