Description
Crispy golden mozzarella sticks bring classic Italian-American comfort to your kitchen with perfectly melted cheese inside a crunchy exterior. Hungry cheese enthusiasts will savor these irresistible snacks that deliver pure deliciousness in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) flour
Coating and Seasoning:
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Dipping Sauce:
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Slice block of mozzarella into uniform rectangular segments approximately 4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
- Prepare three separate shallow dishes: first with flour, second with whisked eggs, third with seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with Italian herbs.
- Roll each cheese segment first through flour, ensuring complete light coating and shaking off excess.
- Carefully dunk floured cheese stick into beaten eggs, allowing complete egg coverage.
- Transfer egg-coated cheese stick into seasoned breadcrumbs, gently rolling and pressing to create even, thick crispy exterior.
- Arrange breaded mozzarella sticks on parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining spacing between each piece.
- Transfer baking sheet to freezer and chill for 30 minutes, which prevents cheese from melting too quickly during baking.
- Preheat oven to 400°F, positioning rack in center position.
- Remove frozen breaded cheese sticks from freezer and transfer directly into preheated oven.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until exterior turns golden brown and crispy, rotating sheet midway for even browning.
- Remove from oven and let rest 2-3 minutes to stabilize internal temperature.
- Serve immediately alongside warm marinara sauce for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Freeze the mozzarella sticks thoroughly to prevent cheese from oozing out during baking, ensuring a perfect crispy exterior and gooey interior.
- Use cold, firm mozzarella cheese for better coating adherence and to maintain the cheese’s shape while cooking.
- Double-coat the sticks by repeating the egg and breadcrumb process for an extra crunchy and golden-brown exterior that seals in the melty cheese.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining the classic crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg