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    Home » Appetizers

    Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

    Published: Feb 12, 2017 Last updated: Apr 11, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded and oven baked until golden brown for a delicious appetizer that is perfect for your next party! Serve these with a marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
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    Homemade Mozzarella Sticks are lightly battered in a bread crumb mixture with Italian seasoning and oven baked until golden brown outside and stringy inside. They are a great appetizer that is perfect for dipping into your favorite marinara sauce or ranch dressing.

    These homemade mozzarella sticks with the gooey cheese inside are a great recipe to serve at your next party food line up. A healthy recipe without all the added fat you get from fried cheese sticks and easily adapted to use in the air fryer.

    Homemade Mozzarella Sticks on a Serving Platter with One broken in half and dipping sauce in background.

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    ✔️ It is an easy recipe to make at home and are healthy mozzarella sticks with excellent flavor and without deep frying.

    ✔️ These are easy to prep ahead of time and store unbaked cheese sticks in an airtight freezer bag until ready to bake.

    ✔️ Homemade cheese sticks are a finger foods that far more budget friendly than store bought.

    Ingredients for cheese stick recipe.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Whole milk mozzarella cheese sticks, frozen

    Panko crumbs

    Garlic powder

    Dried oregano

    Dried basil

    Red pepper flakes

    Large eggs , beaten

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    2. In a blender on high speed, whiz the panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) for 10 seconds. Place panko mixture in a shallow bowl.
    3. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended.
    4. Dip a frozen mozzarella stick in the egg mixture, then dip in the bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining mozzarella sticks.
    5. Place coated mozzarella stick on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Spray the tops of the cheese sticks with a coating of cooking spray. Place tray in the freezer and freeze for 15 minutes and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    6. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and Bake mozzarella sticks for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, gently turn over mozzarella sticks. Place back in oven for 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
    Breaded unbaked homemade mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet.

    🥄 Equipment

    Blender

    Baking sheet

    Parchment paper

    Shallow bowls

    Hand whisk

    Tongs

    🥫Storage

    Store homemade mozzarella sticks in the fridge up to 3 days, in the freezer in an airtight container up to 3 months.

    📖 Variations

    • Substitute Italian seasoning for the basil and oregano.
    • For a thicker breading, add a second coating of egg wash and bread crumbs.
    • Substitute Italian breadcrumbs for the panko and seasonings.

    💭 Tips

    • For best results, freeze cheese sticks before and after breading to help prevent the cheese from melting out of the bread crumb coating when baking.
    • If freezing to bake later, place breaded sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes. Remove from the freezer and store in an airtight bag in the freezer.
    • If you can find full fat mozzarella sticks of string cheese, these will be more stringy and gooey than part-skim cheese sticks.
    Stringy Cheese Pull

    FAQ about this recipe

    Can I use part-skim mozzarella cheese sticks instead of whole milk?

    Yes. As a matter of fact, part-skim cheese sticks may hold up better. They just will not be as stringy.

    Can I substitute bread crumbs or crushed pork rinds for panko?

    Yes, you can substitute either. If your low carb, go with the pork rinds for sure. If you do sub bread crumbs, be aware that your coating may not come out as crispy.

    Why did the cheese melt out of my coating?

    Well, this could happen just because it is cheese, and cheese melts! The best way to try and avoid this is to be sure your cheese sticks are frozen when you start, and put them back in the freezer for a while before you bake them. There's little you can do about this when baking cheeses.

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    🍽 Serve with...

    Serve these melty mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce as a snack or appetizer to any party.

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    When you make this recipe, please comment below and let me know what you think. I'd love it if you tag me on Instagram @grumpyshoneybunch or #grumpyshoneybunch so I can see your photos!

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    Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Mozzarella cheese sticks are breaded and oven baked until golden brown for a delicious appetizer that is perfect for your next party! Serve these with a marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
    4.43 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 250 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese sticks , frozen
    • ¾ cup panko crumbs
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon basil
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 2 large eggs , beaten

    Instructions
     

    • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a blender on high speed, whiz the panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) for 10 seconds. Place panko mixture in a shallow bowl.In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended.
    • Dip a frozen mozzarella stick in the egg mixture, then dip in the bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining mozzarella sticks.
    • Place coated mozzarella stick on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Spray the tops of the cheese sticks with a coating of cooking spray. Place tray in the freezer and freeze for 15 minutes and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    • Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and Bake mozzarella sticks for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, gently turn over mozzarella sticks. Place back in oven for 4 minutes, or until golden brown.

    Notes

    Some sticks may have some cheese ooze out, this is ok, but if you see this happening, it is time to remove them from the oven.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2mozzarella sticksCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 17gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 743mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Debi

      June 18, 2018 at 10:01 am

      What is the nutritional values of the cheese sticks.? I made my own breadcrumbs out of pork rinds and spices and they will hopeful do good. I’m baking them now and I can’t wait to try them. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us.

      Reply
      • Shelby

        June 23, 2018 at 8:32 am

        Hi Debi, I use myfitnesspal to calculate nutritional values and that will vary depending on the brand. I personally like the fact you used pork rinds for breadcrumbs as this reduces the carbs and makes it perfect for eating Keto! This recipe was made by me prior to starting Keto and I think I need to try your method now to fit my current lifestyle 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

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    2. Marion Myers

      February 15, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      I LOVE homemade mozzarella sticks and baking them is even better, because I don't like to fry at home! Using the whole milk mozzarella sticks makes these even better no doubt! I wish I had a TJ's near me, but I will definitely pick some up whenever I'm near a TJ's. Thanks for that tip! A note to Trader Joe's: If you're listening, please, please build a store in Brevard County, FL!! We need you! haha

      Reply
    3. Cindys Recipes and Writings

      February 14, 2017 at 5:45 am

      I'd eat a plate full of these!

      Reply
    4. cheri

      February 13, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      These really do look scrumptious, love that you used panko.

      Reply
    5. Jersey Girl Cooks

      February 12, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      I am always in the mood for mozzarella sticks! These look so good!

      Reply
    6. Wendy Klik

      February 12, 2017 at 5:57 pm

      I would love one of these ooey gooey sticks of deliciousness!

      Reply
    7. The Ninja Baker

      February 12, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      Mmm. Your mozzarella appetizers may take first place in yumminess! Glad, too, that the cheese sticks are baked in the oven.

      Reply
    8. Valentina | The Baking Fairy

      February 12, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      These look absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I love mozzarella sticks at restaurants but I hate buying the frozen kind to make at home because they always come out soggy. These look perfect!

      Reply
    9. Andrea | From the Bookshelf

      February 12, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      Always wanted to make my own!

      Reply
    10. Deanna

      February 12, 2017 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      I love mozzarella sticks! I admit I never made my own! This makes me want to try 🙂

      Reply
    11. Liz

      February 12, 2017 at 10:46 am

      Oh, my. There's something about gooey melted cheese that makes my stomach do flip flops---these cheese sticks look incredible!!

      Reply
    12. Nichole

      February 12, 2017 at 8:36 am

      I love mozzarella sticks when dining out, and you know they're homemade - but for whatever reason I have never made them at home - I bet they're SO good. I definitely plan to make yours, soon!

      Reply
    13. Hezzi-D

      February 12, 2017 at 8:21 am

      I love mozzarella sticks and can't wait to make them for myself!

      Reply

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