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Mozzarella Sticks

These homemade mozzarella sticks are golden, crispy, and gooey! A healthier twist on a classic comfort food, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mozzarella Sticks:
  • 12 sticks part-skim mozzarella string cheese
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • ½ cup Italian-seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can Olive oil cooking spray or an olive oil mister
  • to taste Marinara sauce for serving
  • to taste Ranch dressing for serving

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Three Shallow Bowls
  • Oven
  • Cooking spray or mister

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Start by cutting each string cheese stick in half, yielding 24 pieces of cheesy goodness.
  2. In three shallow bowls, set up your breading station: flour in the first bowl, whisked egg and egg white in the second, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and seasonings in the third.
  3. Take a cheese stick, dip it in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat with all sticks.
  4. Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the mozzarella sticks for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let them cool for a minute, then serve hot with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

  • Freeze breaded sticks for later use; bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
  • Experiment with different seasonings in the breadcrumb mixture to customize flavors.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour.