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Irresistibly Easy Crispy Oven-Baked Mozzarella Sticks

These Easy Crispy Oven-Baked Mozzarella Sticks offer pure bliss with crunchy breadcrumbs and gooey cheese, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Crispy Oven-Baked Mozzarella Sticks, Easy Recipes, mozzarella sticks, oven-baked snacks, party snacks
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Freezing Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 sticks
Calories: 210kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Shallow bowls
  • Foil
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Ingredients

For the Coating

  • 8 sticks String Cheese Choose high-quality string cheese for the best melting and gooey results.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour This helps the egg mixture stick to the cheese.
  • 2 large Eggs Bind all ingredients together.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Diluted for easier egg mixture.

For the Crunch

  • 1 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs Experiment with different varieties!
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Gives your sticks an irresistible crunch.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Enhances flavor and helps achieve a golden finish.

For Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Amplifies flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adds depth.

For Dipping

  • 1 cup Marinara or Spaghetti Sauce Serve warm on the side for dipping.

Instructions

How to Make

  • Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with foil and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cut Cheese Sticks: Halve each string cheese stick into bite-sized pieces.
  • Set Up Dredging Stations: Fill bowls with flour, beaten eggs mixed with water, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
  • Coat Cheese Sticks: Roll in flour, dip in egg mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat for a total of five coatings.
  • Freeze: Place coated sticks on the baking sheet in a single layer, cover, and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 415°F. Bake frozen sticks for 10-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Serve: Enjoy with warmed marinara or spaghetti sauce for dipping!

Notes

For added flavor, drizzle with melted butter before serving. Experiment with different seasonings in your breadcrumb mix!

Nutrition

Serving: 2sticks | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg