Description
Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are a delicious appetizer that combines gooey cheese and crispy bacon for a perfect snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sticks
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Begin by cutting each mozzarella stick in half, creating 16 shorter sticks.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Take one piece of mozzarella, wrap it tightly with a slice of bacon, and secure it with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat with all mozzarella sticks.
- Dredge each bacon-wrapped mozzarella stick in flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated sticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- While the sticks are baking, heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the sticks in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the sticks from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
- You can also try using different types of cheese, such as pepper jack or cheddar, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg