Baked mozzarella sticks recipe: 59 photos
FAQ
Freezing mozzarella sticks before you fry them is essential!
Dip each cheese stick into egg, then press in bread crumbs to coat. Repeat dipping in egg and bread crumbs for a double-thick coating. Place cheese sticks on the prepared baking sheet and coat with additional cooking spray for uniform browning. Broil in the preheated oven until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange product in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake 4 pieces for 8-9 minutes or 8 pieces for 10-11 minutes.
If you get your oil temperature right, by the time the breading is crisp and brown on the outside, the cheese inside will be melty and gooey. Fry your cheese sticks at 350°F (177°C). We recommend a leave-in probe thermometer like the ThermaQ with a High Temp Smokehouse Probe for deep frying.
Can you overcook mozzarella sticks? The mozzarella sticks can easily overcook and curdle. To keep this from happening, bake the sticks until the panko bread is lightly golden brown, 8 - 10 minutes.