Description
Delightfully crispy baked mozzarella sticks, perfect for gatherings or movie nights, served with a tangy marinara dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up your breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the coated sticks on a lined baking sheet, giving space between them.
- Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a quicker version, use an air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes. You can prepare these ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg