Description
Enjoy these crispy, gooey bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer. Coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture, they can be fried or baked for a deliciously cheesy treat, served hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella sticks
- 12 slices of bacon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Take the mozzarella sticks out of the packaging and place them on a plate. If they’re too soft, freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking.
- Cut each bacon slice in half. Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with bacon, overlapping slightly. Place seam-side down on a plate.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Roll each bacon-wrapped stick in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- For the frying method, heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry sticks for 2-3 minutes on each side until bacon is crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- For the baking method, place sticks on a baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add your favorite herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture.
- These mozzarella sticks can be made ahead of time and frozen before cooking. Just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if cooking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes