Kids love them, but the traditional way of deep frying them isn’t very kid-in-the-kitchen-friendly. That’s why we’ve developed this fool-proof baking method. Not only is it healthier, there’s no mess and danger that comes with deep frying. In fact, your kids can make this entire recipe themselves.
GLUTEN FREE VERSION: use gluten free flour and bread crumbs.
ZALMAN’S TIP: Placing the sticks in the freezer prevents the cheese from oozing out during baking. It took me two tries to figure that out. It also makes the sticks extra crunchy.
Oven Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Servings
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 sticks mozzarella string cheese plastic wrapping removed
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups flavored bread crumbs
- Cooking spray
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Prepare a dredge station: place eggs in one plate, flour in a second plate, and bread crumbs in a third plate.
- Dip string cheese into flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs and place on parchment lined baking tray. Repeat until all cheese sticks are coated.
- Place baking tray in freezer for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Remove tray from freezer and spray sticks with cooking spray.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes. Flip cheese sticks over and bake for 5 minutes more.
- Remove from baking tray and serve immediately with marinara sauce.
Sure they will freeze well either before or after frying
Hi Jamie, Can these keep Frozen and then use them when you want to? Like the box mozzarella sticks?
And thank you so much for homemade Mozzarella Baked!