Crispy Mozzarella Stick Fra Diavolo by Rocco Dispirito
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, such as Ian's All Natural
- 3 large eggs
- 8 reduced-fat mozzarella sticks, such as Polly-O 2% Milk Natural Reduced-Fat Mozzarella
- 1 cup fra diavolo pasta sauce such as Victoria
- Preheat the oven to 450.
- Place a wire rack ona foil- lined baking sheet, and set it aside
- Put the flour in a shallow dish.
- Put the panko in another shallow dish.
- In a medium bowl, whip the egg whites with a wisk until they are extremely foamy but not quite holding peaks.
- Working in batches, dredge the mozzarella sticks in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Add the mozzarella sticks to the egg whites and toss to coat completely.
- Add the mozzarella sticks, a few pieces at a time, to the panko and coat completely.
- Spread the breaded cheese sticks out on the wire rack.
- Season them generously worn garlic salt and pepper, and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake until the breading is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted throughout, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, the heat the pasta sauce in the microwave or in a small saucepan for 2 minutes, or until it is hot.
- Serve the mozzarella sticks with the sauce for dipping
whole wheat flour, whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, eggs, mozzarella, pasta sauce
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/479743-crispy-mozzarella-stick-fra-diavolo-by-rocco-dispirito (may not work)