Crispy Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Enjoy these delightful Crispy Baked Mozzarella Sticks with a shatteringly crisp exterior and gooey, molten cheese inside. Perfect for game day or a cozy snack!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Total Time: 30-32 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free with substitutions
Ingredients
Scale
12-16 sticks Part-skim mozzarella cheese
½ cup All-purpose flour
2 Large eggs
1 tbsp Milk
1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Garlic powder
½ tsp Dried oregano
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Unwrap mozzarella cheese sticks and freeze for 10-15 minutes if soft
- Set up three shallow dishes for flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mixture
- Coat mozzarella sticks in flour, dip into egg mixture, then press into breadcrumb mixture
- Repeat the coating for extra crispness
- Freeze the coated sticks for at least 2 hours
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Arrange frozen mozzarella sticks on the baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes until golden brow
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce
Notes
Double-dipping in breadcrumbs ensures extra crunch.
Freezing fully breaded sticks is crucial for preventing cheese leaks.
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