It’s time to make the ultimate homemade mozzarella sticks recipe! These golden brown, crispy delight cheese sticks boast a perfect cheese pull that rivals any restaurant version.
Homemade mozzarella cheese sticks are like comfort food in appetizer form! It’s your choice whether you’d prefer making our Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks or cook them the traditional way. Needing more appetizers for your spread? Try our Dill Pickle Jalapeño Poppers, Buffalo Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs, and Cheesy Potato Skins.
Ingredients for Mozzarella Sticks
- Mozzarella string cheese sticks: The star ingredient, providing the gooey center. Any string cheese will work!
- All-purpose flour: Coats the cheese, helping the breading to stick to the cheese stick.
- Eggs: Egg wash acts as a binding agent for the breading.
- Italian breadcrumbs: Form the crispy coating of your fried mozzarella sticks.
- Seasonings (optional, but oh so recommended for the best flavor): Garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
Variations and Substitutions
- Gluten-free option: Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for regular breadcrumbs.
- Flavor variations: Experiment with different cheese stick blends or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Air fryer method: Instead of deep-frying, try our air fryer mozzarella sticks for a version with less oil.
Dipping Sauce for Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella sticks are traditionally served with marinara sauce, and our sister site Fit Foodie Finds has a delicious homemade marinara recipe. If you’re opting for store-bought marinara, we love:
Storage
Store any leftover mozzarella sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through and crispy.
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
- 12 oz. mozzarella cheese sticks 12 sticks
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- ½ cup plain bread crumbs
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the flour to a shallow bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth. In a third bowl, mix together the plain bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and kosher salt.
- Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour, followed by the egg, and then the breadcrumbs. Then, dip it back into the egg and back into the breadcrumbs again. Double breading helps prevent the mozzarella sticks from leaking in the oven– don’t skip it!
- Once all of the sticks have been breaded, spray them lightly with olive oil spray and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the sticks are light brown and crisp around the edge.
- Serve the mozzarella sticks warm with a side of marinara sauce. Enjoy immediately.
