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Crispy Baked Mozzarella Sticks Recipe Easy Homemade Snack with Marinara

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These crispy baked mozzarella sticks offer a golden, crunchy exterior with gooey, melty cheese inside, perfect for an easy snack without the mess of frying. Paired with a tangy marinara sauce, they are a crowd-pleasing treat ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • Mozzarella cheese sticks (low-moisture)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (65g)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs (150g)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray or olive oil
  • Marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with ½ cup flour, one with 2 beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
  3. Cut mozzarella sticks in half or into 3-inch pieces if they are very long.
  4. Dredge each stick in flour, shaking off excess.
  5. Dip into beaten eggs, letting excess drip off.
  6. Roll thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  7. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating steps once more for a double coat.
  8. Place breaded sticks on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Arrange frozen sticks on a wire rack over a baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through for extra crunch, until golden brown and crisp.
  11. Warm marinara sauce if store-bought or simmer homemade sauce while sticks bake.
  12. Let sticks cool for a minute or two before serving with warm marinara sauce.

Notes

Freezing the breaded sticks before baking is crucial to prevent cheese from leaking. Using a wire rack allows even crisping. If no wire rack is available, flip sticks halfway through baking. Lightly spraying with oil halfway through baking can increase crispness but avoid overdoing it to prevent greasiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness. Sticks can be frozen for up to 2 months and baked from frozen with a few extra minutes added to cooking time.

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