Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long do you put frozen mozzarella sticks in the oven? ›

Bake for 7-8 minutes (half box) or 8-9 minutes (full box). 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.

Cook in preheated oven for 7-8 minutes or until mozzarella melts.

Only fry a few mozzarella sticks at a time and keep an eye on the oil temperature. If you see the number dropping, stop adding mozzarella sticks and give the oil a chance to heat back up—you don't want to drop the oil temperature too much, or the sticks will turn out soggy instead of crispy. Cool!

Get a skillet on the range good and hot - little bit of oil but not much. Reheat those sticks and fries in the microwave for 90 seconds and then throw them on the (very) hot skillet and turn and shuffle them about until a second browning occurs.

You'll know that they're done when the outside is golden brown. If they're not quite there yet, additional cook time is needed. Cook them for 1-3 more minutes, depending on how close they are to being done. Step Three: Remove and plate your mozzarella sticks.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet. Make sure not to overcrowd it. Bake the sticks for about 5 to 10 minutes.

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.

What can I do to make mozzarella sticks taste better? Season the breading well. Use a moist bread crumb rather than a dry one and season it well with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian spices, some Lawry's seasoning salt and parmesan cheese. Double bread the cheese as well to ensure even coating.

Why do my mozzarella sticks keep bursting? Freezing can be super helpful for this, as well as that double coating of breading. A thicker breading means less bursting, plus a better texture! It really is a win-win.

You don't need a deep fryer or air fryer here, but a deep-fry thermometer is key to keeping the hot oil at the right temperature (skip the olive oil and use canola or other vegetable oil). Paper towels keep the fried mozzarella sticks from sogging out, so don't skip that step. Short on time?

What happens if you don t freeze mozzarella sticks before frying? ›

Yes, freezing the mozzarella sticks before frying them is essential. If they aren't completely frozen, the cheese will ooze out of the flour and panko coating before it's gotten the chance to crisp up.

“Most restaurants list both Melba sauce and marinara sauce on the menu as options to pair with mozzarella sticks. I always choose Melba sauce because I do believe it pairs better with mozzarella sticks.”

Place frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the countertop air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 400° Air for 6 minutes. If needed shake the basket and continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes to crisp the breading up completely. Watch them closely to avoid the cheese from oozing out.

Reheat refrigerated or frozen mozzarella sticks in the oven. To reheat refrigerated cheese sticks, place them in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. To reheat frozen cheese sticks, place them in an oven preheated to 450 degrees F for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.

Conventional Oven: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place frozen cheese sticks in a single layer on a non-stick baking sheet. Place baking sheet on middle rack and bake for 10 minutes. Allow cheese sticks to stand for 1 minute before consuming.

The process of making homemade mozzarella sticks is very simple: dredge each stick in flour, coat them with eggs and then the panko mixture. Repeat until all of the sticks are coated a second time. Then freeze them for at least two hours before frying.