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Easy Homemade Mozzarella Sticks AKA: Cheese Sticks

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Published July 5, 2021 Last Updated July 5, 2021 / By Jessica 15 Comments

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Do you want to know how to make cheese sticks like a pro? This homemade mozzarella sticks recipe is super easy and delicious! 

a batch of homemade mozzarella sticks on a white platter next to a small ramekin of marinara sauceI’ve mentioned before that my husband served a two year mission in Budapest, Hungary. In his mission it was tradition to make these homemade mozzarella sticks to celebrate when something exceptionally exciting happened. So, every missionary learned how to make them and he has lots of happy memories associated with these homemade cheese sticks!

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Since they obviously aren’t the healthiest thing ever, we usually reserve them for special occasions to keep the tradition alive. Lucky for me, he has making this mozzarella sticks recipe down to a science, so I mostly get to sit back and enjoy!

Today, I am going to share his secrets of how to make the perfect homemade cheese sticks with all of you!

If you love yummy appetizers you will also definitely want to try our homemade guacamole or our healthy veggie dip!

How to Make Cheese Sticks

Following the recipe you will find a process video and step by step photos so you can see for yourself how truly easy it is to make your own fried cheese sticks! 

cut sticks of mozzarella lying on a wooden cutting boardFirst cut your mozzarella into sticks! 

step by step photos of how to make cheese sticks in a collage
Top Left – Then get out all your supplies and crack your eggs into a small bowl. 

Top Right – First dip your mozzarella stick into the water, then into the flour, making sure it is well coated in both. 

Bottom Left – After it is coated in flour, dip into the egg wash, then the bread crumbs.

Bottom Right – Fry your stick for one to two minutes, until golden brown but not burned! Let sticks cool for a minute or two and enjoy promptly with marinara sauce! 

a cheese stick being pulled apart from both edges showing melty cheese in the middle

What are mozzarella sticks made of? 

Mozzarella sticks are made of mozzarella cheese cut into strips, breaded and fried! 

What should you dip mozzarella sticks in? 

We love to dip our mozzarella sticks in our favorite marinara sauce! That being said, pizza sauce and ranch dip are also yummy sauces to dip mozzarella sticks into, or you can be a purist and eat them plain. 

What goes with mozzarella sticks? 

I like to serve them alongside carrots and celery, chicken wings, and other appetizer like foods and sauces. 

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

If you make this recipe and enjoy it we would love for you to leave us a comment and review, they mean so much to us!

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

These easy homemade fried cheese sticks are always a crowd-pleaser. You will be surprised how easy they are to make!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10 mozzarella sticks
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

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Ingredients

  • 16 OZ Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 1/2 Cups Italian Bread Crumbs
  • 1 1/2 Cups Flour
  • 5 Eggs
  • 1 Tbs Milk
  • 1 1/2 Cups Water
  • 4-5 Cups Vegetable Oil (Enough to fill a saucepan about half full.)
  • Pizza or Marinara Sauce for Dipping If desired.

Instructions

  • Cut mozzarella cheese into sticks about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Crack your eggs into a bowl. Add milk and beat well to create an egg wash.
  • Prepare your work station with a bowl of water, a bowl of flour, your egg wash and a bowl of bread crumbs.
  • Take a mozzarella stick and dip it in the water. Then dip it in the flour bowl and make sure it's covered thoroughly. Put your floured stick into the egg wash and make sure its coated nicely. Roll your stick in the bread crumbs.
  • Put your oil in your saucepan and heat until 350 degrees. If you do not have a thermometer a good way to know if the oil is ready is to drop a toothpick into the oil should bubble or "fry" around the toothpick.
  • Leave stick in for 1-2 minutes, watch closely to ensure they are golden brown but not burned.
  • Remove stick and set on a paper towel covered plate to help the excess grease drain off.
  • Repeat process for remaining cheese sticks and enjoy!

Notes

To ensure that your cheese doesn't leak out you can do a double coat of just the eggs and the bread crumbs. So after your stick is prepared and before it goes into the oil, just dip in the eggs and then crumbs one additional time each.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stick | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 65mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

a half eaten mozzarella stick being dipped in marinara sauce in a white ramekin

Mmmm! Homemade cheese sticks really are pretty simple to make and your family and friends will love them! So.. what do you have to celebrate??

xo,

jess-sig

P.S. I thought this article about the history of mozzarella sticks was interesting, and you might too.

This post was originally published on May 28th, 2014 and has been updated with new photos, video, and more detailed content.

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  1. Megan

    March 16, 2020 at 8:23 am

    Are these low carb ?

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  2. Rose Mary George

    March 20, 2019 at 5:27 am

    WOW! This looks super delicious!

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  3. Jocelyn

    March 13, 2019 at 12:10 pm

    5 stars
    And now I want to celebrate every happy moment with fried cheese! These look amazing and I can’t wait to make them!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      March 13, 2019 at 12:11 pm

      Haha I’m glad I’m not alone then!

      Reply
  4. Alli

    March 12, 2019 at 7:51 am

    5 stars
    We’ve made these a few times and they are so addicting. Thank you!

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    • Jessica

      March 13, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      Yay! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. Aimee Shugarman

    March 12, 2019 at 7:23 am

    5 stars
    Love how easy these are. My kids gobbled them up so fast, next time we’ll be making a double batch!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      March 13, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks Aimee!

      Reply
  6. Toni

    March 12, 2019 at 6:54 am

    5 stars
    My husband loved it! He can’t stop eating it!

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    • Jessica

      March 13, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      I’m so glad! Thanks Toni!

      Reply
  7. Pam Dana

    March 09, 2019 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    These were delicious! My whole family loved them! Thanks!

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    • Jessica

      March 09, 2019 at 9:52 am

      YAY! So glad to hear that!

      Reply
  8. Colleen Pastoor

    May 29, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    I LOVE mozza sticks! I feel like a kid, but love to order them when we go out. Can’t wait to try it at home.

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  9. Lauren Alllen

    May 28, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    These look soo yummy! I wish Jeff would ever cook something fun for me! ;-)

    Reply
  10. Jess Cox

    May 28, 2014 at 11:45 am

    This recipes is making my mouth water! I am definitely pinning if for later and giving it a try!

    Reply

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