Baked Buffalo Mozzarella Balls
These baked buffalo mozzarella balls are filled with ooey gooey mozzarella cheese and encrusted in a spicy buffalo and crispy panko breading for a healthier, more flavorful alternative to the classic mozzarella stick.
Ingredients
- 1/2 container Mozzarella Pearls Perline Sized, Drained
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Egg Whisked
- 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Buffalo Seasoning
- Hot Sauce Optional for Serving
- Ranch Optional for Serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain mozzarella pearls and pat dry. Set aside.
- Set up a dredging station. Bowl number (1) mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 black pepper. Bowl number (2) whisk one egg to create an egg wash.Bowl number (3) mix together 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs and 2 tsp buffalo seasoning.
- Dredge your mozzarella pearls in seasoned flour, then egg wash, then seasoned panko breadcrumbs and repeat until all mozzarella pearls are coated in breading.
- Place breaded mozzarella pearls on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until crispy.
- Serve with hot sauce or ranch!