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How to Make Mozzarella Sticks
Feel free to indulge in this 'healthier' alternative to deep fried mozzarella sticks. They are crispy, gooey and easy to make!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 48 Sticks
Calories: 62 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup Italian panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tbsp Coconut oil or butter melted
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 24 Mozzarella cheese sticks cut half
Instructions
- Combine the breadcrumbs, Panko and parmesan cheese in a bowl
- Add melted coconut oil or butter and mix with fingers until it is equally absorbed, set aside
- In another bowl crack three eggs. Whisk thoroughly, set aside.
- In a third bowl, add 1/2 cup flour.
- Make sure cheese sticks are unwrapped and cut in half
- Working one at a time, dip cheese stick into the flour first, then into the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- When finished, put in cheese sticks in the freezer for at least an hour.
- When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400°F. Keep cheese sticks frozen until ready to put in the oven.
- Place desired amount on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip the them over and cook another 3-5 minutes.
- Alternatively, preheat the air-fryer to 380°F. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer, not touching, and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until golden.
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Notes
- Serve with marinara sauce. Once frozen, place extra cheese sticks in a freezer safe ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Stick
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
10mg
(0%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48Sticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Stick | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.