5 Secrets to Amazing Baked Mozzarella Sticks You’ll Crave
Crispy baked mozzarella sticks with a golden crust and melted cheese center.
- Prep Time: 40 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs in another bowl. Place flour in a third bowl.
- Roll each mozzarella piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated sticks on the baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and cheese starts to melt.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Freezing the cheese helps prevent melting during baking.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for better texture.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.