Cheesy Toaster Oven Mozzarella Sticks
Slice each string cheese in half crosswise to make shorter pieces.
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.
Preheat your toaster oven to 450°F.
Prepare 3 shallow bowls.
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.
Dip each cheese halves in the egg mixture and gently roll on the flour.
Put the cheese back to the egg mixture and roll until coated.
Finally, roll it into the breadcrumbs mixture while pressing the crumbs on each piece. Ensure it is fully coated to prevent cheese from leaking.
Arrange breaded Mozzarella Sticks in a single layer on a parchment paper sheet or using a Grill Mat like this one.
Bake for 8 to 9 minutes.
Serve immediately with your favorite dip.
Ingredients
Directions
Slice each string cheese in half crosswise to make shorter pieces.
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.
Preheat your toaster oven to 450°F.
Prepare 3 shallow bowls.
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.
Dip each cheese halves in the egg mixture and gently roll on the flour.
Put the cheese back to the egg mixture and roll until coated.
Finally, roll it into the breadcrumbs mixture while pressing the crumbs on each piece. Ensure it is fully coated to prevent cheese from leaking.
Arrange breaded Mozzarella Sticks in a single layer on a parchment paper sheet or using a Grill Mat like this one.
Bake for 8 to 9 minutes.
Serve immediately with your favorite dip.