Weight Watchers Mozzarella Sticks is a super healthy and tasty dish. This delicious snack is best for those seeking a Weight Watchers-friendly and low-point recipe. It is made with low-point mozzarella cheese coated with Itlain seasonings and breadcrumbs. Perfect for evening snacks, and parties, or enjoy it as an appetizer. It gives a crispy, soft, and cheesy flavor that satisfies your cravings and mood. it is an easy, and unique recipe. Enjoy it with any low-point sauces or dips. You must cook this dish if you are following Weight Watchers’ strict diet. Let’s bake or air-fry it together by following the cooking guidelines.
Equipment
- Nonstick Pan
- Plates
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Tray
- Air Fryer tray
Ingredients
- Reduced-fat Mozzarella sticks 6
- All-purpose flour 1/4Cup
- Large Eggs 2
- Bread Crumbs 1/3Cup
- Onion Powder 1tsp
- Garlic Powder 1tsp
- Paprika 1/2tsp
- Crushed Black Pepper 1/2tsp
- Salt 1/4tsp
- Cooking Spray
- Dried Oregano 1/2tsp
For Tomato Dipping Sauce
- Canned Tomato Sauce 15oz
- Olive oil 1tsp
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1/8tsp
- Garlic Powder 1tsp
- Salt 1/4tsp
- Sugar 1/8tsp
Ingredient Notes
Mozzarella Sticks: I prefer to use Trader Joe’s low moisture per skim mozzarella sticks. You can choose any brand.
All-purpose flour: It helps all ingredients adhere well to the sticks.
Bread Crumbs: I used panko crumbs to add crispiness. You can add any kind of breadcrumbs to your dietary instructions.
Instructions
- Making of Tomato Dipping Sauce
- Warm olive oil in a pan for 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic powder to this oil and simmer it for a minute.
- Next, add sugar, salt, red chili pepper flakes, and canned tomato in this pan.
- Cook it to a medium flame until the sauce is boiled.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook it for 10-15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, set aside the sauce.
Making of sticks
- Add garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, salt, and panko bread crumbs to a plate.
- Mix all ingredients and set aside.
- Shift all-purpose flour into a small plate.
- Add egg into a bowl and beat it well. Set aside the bowl.
- First, coat mozzarella sticks with flour, dip them in beaten eggs, and third coat them with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat all sticks with the same instructions.
- Refrigerate the coated sticks for 1 hour before baking or air fryer.
Oven
- Adjust the oven temperature to 425 degrees to bake sticks.
- Cover the baking tray with baking paper and coat it with cooking spray.
- Place coated sticks into this tray in a line-wise direction.
- Bake for 9-14 minutes or until its upper layer is light brown.
- The yummy mozzarella sticks are ready to eat.
Air-fryer
- First, we will set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees.
- Transfer sticks to an air-fryer tray and apply a single coat of oil over the sticks.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the upper top is crunchy.
- Serve delicious sticks with homemade tomato dip.
Serving Ideas
Serve the yummy and cheesy sticks with whole-grain bread, Caprese salad, roasted veggies, whole-grain crackers, baked chicken, grilled sandwiches, and low-point soups.
Tips
Make sure to chill the mozzarella sticks for 30-60 minutes so the cheese settles in the sticks.
Grease the sticks before baking, or air fryer to prevent burning.
Try this dish with Weight Watchers low-point sauces.
Coat it by using a fork to avoid mess.
Place coated sticks in a single layer on a tray to avoid overlapping.
Storage information
Fridge: Place the mozzarella sticks in a plastic jar and refrigerate it for 2-4 days.
Freezer: Shift sticks on a tray and cover it with a plastic wrapper. Freeze for up to 2 months and enjoy it later.
Reheating: You can reheat in a microwave oven for 1-2 minutes.
FAQs
What other dips pair well with this dish?
Serve the tasty sticks with zero-point marinara sauce or skinny ranch. Homemade tomato is also a good sauce because it has zero points and won’t affect your diet.
Is it a gluten-free dish?
The items we used to bake this dish are not gluten-free. You can modify the ingredients with gluten-free items.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Serving Amount 1 Slice with sauce
Yield 12 Mozzarella sticks
Total Calories 146kcals
Carbohydrates 13g
Protein 8g
Total Fat 6g
Sugar 1g
Fiber 1g
Sodium 420mg
Total Weight Watchers Points Per Serving is 2