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Crispy Baked Mozzarella Sticks Easy No-Fry Snack Recipe

  • Author: Saly
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A simple, no-fry recipe for crispy baked mozzarella sticks that are crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Perfect for snacks, parties, or quick appetizers without the mess of deep frying.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (about 24 oz / 680g), part-skim or full-fat
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (65g)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten (or 1 flax egg: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water for dairy-free)
  • 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (150g), plain, Italian-seasoned, or panko
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or olive oil for coating
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat
  • Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Set up three shallow bowls or plates: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumb mixture (breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper). Mix breadcrumb ingredients well.
  3. Roll each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess.
  4. Dip in beaten eggs, coating completely.
  5. Press into breadcrumb mixture, covering all sides. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb step once more.
  6. Place breaded sticks on a plate or tray.
  7. Lay breaded sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 15 minutes to set the coating.
  8. Lightly spray a wire rack set over a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place frozen sticks on the rack and spray tops lightly with cooking spray.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through if not using a wire rack, until golden and crispy.
  10. Let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Freezing the breaded sticks before baking is crucial to prevent cheese from oozing out. Double coating with egg and breadcrumbs improves crunch and seal. Use cooking spray to help browning. If no wire rack, flip sticks halfway through baking. Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer for best texture; avoid microwaving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 mozzarella sticks
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Protein: 20

Keywords: mozzarella sticks, baked mozzarella sticks, no-fry snack, crispy cheese sticks, easy appetizer, kid-friendly snack

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