Cheesy Toaster Oven Mozzarella Sticks

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields1 Serving
Cook Time2 hrs 40 minsTotal Time2 hrs 40 mins
 12 sticks mozzarella string cheese
 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
 1 large egg
 1 tbsp water
  cup regular breadcrumbs
  cup panko breadcrumbs
 1 tsp Italian seasoning
 ½ tsp garlic powder
1

Slice each string cheese in half crosswise to make shorter pieces.

2

Place the cheese on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a plate and freeze for an hour or until completely solid. You can get parchment papers right here.

3

Preheat your toaster oven to 450°F.

4

Prepare 3 shallow bowls.

5

In the first bowl, add the flour. In the second bowl, whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon water until well combined. In the third shallow bowl, combine regular and panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.

6

Dip each cheese halves in the egg mixture and gently roll on the flour.

7

Put the cheese back to the egg mixture and roll until coated.

8

Finally, roll it into the breadcrumbs mixture while pressing the crumbs on each piece. Ensure it is fully coated to prevent cheese from leaking.

9

Arrange breaded Mozzarella Sticks in a single layer on a parchment paper sheet or using a Grill Mat like this one.

10

Bake for 8 to 9 minutes.

11

Serve immediately with your favorite dip.

Ingredients

 12 sticks mozzarella string cheese
 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
 1 large egg
 1 tbsp water
  cup regular breadcrumbs
  cup panko breadcrumbs
 1 tsp Italian seasoning
 ½ tsp garlic powder

Directions

1

Slice each string cheese in half crosswise to make shorter pieces.

2

Place the cheese on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a plate and freeze for an hour or until completely solid. You can get parchment papers right here.

3

Preheat your toaster oven to 450°F.

4

Prepare 3 shallow bowls.

5

In the first bowl, add the flour. In the second bowl, whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon water until well combined. In the third shallow bowl, combine regular and panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.

6

Dip each cheese halves in the egg mixture and gently roll on the flour.

7

Put the cheese back to the egg mixture and roll until coated.

8

Finally, roll it into the breadcrumbs mixture while pressing the crumbs on each piece. Ensure it is fully coated to prevent cheese from leaking.

9

Arrange breaded Mozzarella Sticks in a single layer on a parchment paper sheet or using a Grill Mat like this one.

10

Bake for 8 to 9 minutes.

11

Serve immediately with your favorite dip.

Cheesy Toaster Oven Mozzarella Sticks