Crispy Mozzarella Stick Fra Diavolo by Rocco Dispirito

Ingredients

4 servings

1/2 cupwhole wheat flour
1 1/2 cupswhole wheat panko breadcrumbs, such as Ian's All Natural
3large eggs
8reduced-fat mozzarella sticks, such as Polly-O 2% Milk Natural Reduced-Fat Mozzarella
Garlic salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick olive oil cooking spray
1 cupfra diavolo pasta sauce such as Victoria

1

Preheat the oven to 450°. Place a wire rack ona foil- lined baking sheet, and set it aside
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.
5

Meanwhile, the heat the pasta sauce in the microwave or in a small saucepan for 2 minutes, or until it is hot.
6

Serve the mozzarella sticks with the sauce for dipping