Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are exceptionally crunchy on the outside, with a gooey, melty center that stretches into delicious cheese strings. They are perfect for dipping in Marinara Sauce or Ranch, making them the ultimate snack or a quick and easy party appetizer.
Ingredients
Making homemade mozzarella sticks is easy with only a handful of pantry and refrigerator staples (see the detailed ingredient list in the print-friendly recipe card below).
- Mozzarella Cheese – A 16 oz block of low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese should yield approximately 20-24 cheese sticks.
- Flour – Use regular all-purpose flour for the breading for the best results.
- Garlic Salt – We use garlic salt instead of regular salt for extra flavor.
- Eggs – Beat them to create an egg wash that helps the bread crumbs adhere to the cheese sticks.
- Seasoned Breadcrumbs – Enjoy the added flavor of Italian seasoned bread crumbs. If you have plain breadcrumbs, mix in a teaspoon of Italian seasoning or dried basil and oregano.
- Oil – Use for frying, or use cooking spray if you’re baking your mozzarella sticks.
How to Make Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Ready to create your own ooey-gooey, melty cheese sticks with the crispiest breading? Here’s how to prepare them for frying:
