Panko Mozzarella Sticks Recipes

PANKO-CRUSTED MOZZARELLA STICKS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Pour flour in large resealable bag. Add cheese sticks and shake until evenly coated, set aside.
• Whisk egg in mixing bowl, set aside.
• Combine grated Parmesan, panko or breadcrumbs, garlic salt, pepper, parsley and oregano in shallow mixing bowl.
• Remove cheese sticks from flour mixture and shake off excess. Dredge cheese sticks in egg then into breadcrumb mixture; place on baking sheet.
• Spray each cheese stick lightly with olive oil cooking spray and bake 6-8 minutes. Remove when cheese is soft and starts to ooze out of bread coating.
• Serve hot with a side of marinara sauce. Enjoy!

PANKO MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Slice string cheese pieces in half, for a total of 32 pieces.
• Place flour in a small bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
• In another separate bowl, combine panko bread crumbs with parsley flakes.
• One by one, roll mozzarella sticks in flour, then dunk in egg/milk mixture, then place in panko crumbs. Use your hand to sweep crumbs all over the mozzarella stick. Gently remove and place on a tray or cookie sheet. Repeat until all mozzarella sticks are coated.
• ***Place tray in freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to flash freeze.***
• Heat 1 1/2 inches canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add mozzarella sticks 8 at a time. Watch closely and turn over to evenly brown, cooking less than 2 minutes. Do not allow cheese to bubble and leak.
• Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce or ranch.

PANKO BREADED MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Mix eggs with milk in shallow bowl.
• Mix panko breadcrumbs with basil, parsley, oregano and garlic in shallow bowl or plate.
• Place flour in shallow bowl or plate.
• Dip each mozzarella stick in flour and then in the egg mixture, into the panko breadcrumb mixture and back into the egg and into the breadcrumbs one more time. Place on baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
• Place in freezer uncovered for 20-30 minutes.
• Heat oil in deep fryer or dutch oven to 375 degrees.
• Cook the sticks a few at a time just until golden brown. It only takes about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Serve with marinara or chipotle mayo.
• NOTES Use a high temperature thermometer to try to hold the oil as close to 375 degrees as possible. These can also be baked . Drizzle with butter or spray with nonstick baking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 6-7 minutes. Fry just until brown. If overcooked the cheese will begin to leak out.

PANKO MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Slice string cheese pieces in half, for a total of 32 pieces.
• Place flour in a small bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
• In another separate bowl, combine panko bread crumbs with parsley flakes.
• TO ASSEMBLE: One by one, roll mozzarella sticks in flour, then dunk in egg/milk mixture, then place in panko crumbs. Use your hand to sweep crumbs all over the mozzarella stick. Gently remove and place on a tray or cookie sheet. Repeat until all mozzarella sticks are coated.
• ***Place tray in freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to flash freeze.***.
• TO COOK: Heat 1 1/2 inches canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add mozzarella sticks 8 at a time. Watch closely and turn over to evenly brown, cooking less than 2 minutes. Do not allow cheese to bubble and leak.
• Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.

PANKO MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Prepare Seasonings: Place flour in a small dish. In another bowl, mix together the eggs and milk. In a third bowl, combine panko bread crumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and oregano.
• Coat and Freeze: Cut mozzarella sticks into halves. Roll a piece of mozzarella in flour, dip into egg mixture, and roll well in Panko mixture. Press crumbs in place so mozzarella stick is fully coated. Continue until all pieces are well coated. Place coated mozzarella sticks on a wax-lined baking sheet and put in freezer for at least 30 minutes. (The flash-freezing is important in keeping cheese from falling apart in hot oil.)
• Fry: Pour oil to fill a third way up to halfway up in a heavy sauce pan. Using a thermometer, keep oil steady at 365F. Remove frozen mozzarella sticks and fry a few pieces (don't crowd) at a time, keeping oil temp at 365F throughout frying process (you'll have to play with turning heat up or down as needed.) Fry about 25-30 seconds, turning sticks until they are an even golden brown, and drain on paper towels. Try not to let cheese leak, but a few tiny bubbles are fine. Continue until entire batch is made. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce and do eat these while hot!

MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Place flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Coat cheese sticks with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumb mixture. Repeat egg and bread crumb coatings. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight. , Place on a parchment lined baking sheet; spray with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. Allow to stand for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve with marinara or spaghetti sauce for dipping.