Name: Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz mozzarella string cheese (cut in half); ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs (beaten); 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs; ½ cup grated Parmesan; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp kosher salt; Cooking spray or vegetable oil; Warm marinara sauce; Ranch dressing (optional)

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Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Golden, crispy mozzarella sticks with a stretchy cheese pull and marinara for dipping. Air fryer or oven — either way, they're dangerously addictive.

Prep 15 min

Cook 12 min

Total 27 min

Serves 4

Snack·American·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Bread the cheese

12 oz mozzarella string cheese (cut in half)
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs (beaten)
1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp kosher salt

Step 2 — Cook and serve

Cooking spray or vegetable oil
Warm marinara sauce
Ranch dressing (optional)

Instructions

1
Bread the mozzarella
Freeze cheese sticks 30 minutes. Set up breading station: flour, eggs, and panko mixed with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Dip each stick in flour, egg, then panko — double bread for extra crunch. Freeze breaded sticks 15 minutes.
2
Air fry or bake
Air fry at 400°F 6–8 minutes, turning once, until golden. Or bake at 425°F on a wire rack 10–12 minutes. Serve immediately with warm marinara.

Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 22g protein · 28g carbs · 20g fat · 1g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.