5 from 3 votes
Easy Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy, cheesy baked mozzarella sticks - Easy, simple vegetarian appetizer ready in 30 min, and so much healthier than traditional fried mozzarella sticks.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
449 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 400 g mozzarella 1 lb, block or well-drained balls
- 360 g panko breadcrumbs (1-½ cups)
- 240 g all-purpose flour (1 cup)
- 2 egg well beaten, + 2 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon paprika mild or spicy
- salt sea salt
- black pepper sea salt
- cooking oil spray I use extravirgin olive oil
To serve:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F and arrange the baking rack in the upper third of the oven.
- Cut the mozzarella into 1-inch large sticks.
- Arrange the mozzarella sticks on a baking tray covered with parchment paper, lightly spray them with oil, and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs together with the water. In a second bowl arrange the flour and in a third bowl mix together panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Dip the mozzarella sticks first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally into the seasoned breadcrumbs, making sure each stick is evenly coated. You can help yourself using two spoons or chopsticks.
- Repeat the process one more time, making sure your sticks are completely coated in breadcrumbs (this will prevent leaking while baking).
- Arrange the mozzarella sticks on a non-stick baking tray covered with parchment paper, and spray them with a little oil on all sides.
- Bake them for 5-7 minutes, then turn them on the other side and cook them for another 5 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Serve immediately while still hot and gooey.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
739mg
(31%)
Potassium
176mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
386IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 739mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 386IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.