What Are Mozzarella Sticks?
If you’ve never tried mozzarella sticks, you don’t know what you’ve been missing. Mozzarella sticks are elongated pieces of cheese, breaded and then cooked until crispy on the outside by melted on the inside. They are often served with marinara sauce for dipping. Many times they are made with cut pieces of string cheese, but other kinds of cheese work too, as you will find with the pepper jack version in this recipe roundup.
Best Mozzarella Stick Recipes
This collection has the best of the best when it comes to cheese stick inspiration! The traditional fried mozzarella stick version can easily be swapped out for the baked version and there are even air fryer mozzarella sticks included here, to whip up in everyone’s favorite kitchen gadget. If you’re watching calories, there are low-carb mozzarella sticks, Weight Watchers mozzarella sticks and skinny mozzarella sticks varieties too! I even managed to find some gluten-free mozzarella sticks and vegan ‘cheese’ sticks so nobody is left out when it comes to enjoying this classic app. Want to try something a little more unique and different? Then the Doritos crusted cheese sticks, spring roll mozz sticks, prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella sticks, or buffalo ranch mozzarella sticks are sure to do the trick. Launch the gallery to find the best of the best when it comes mozzarella stick appetizers. There are so many I want to try this summer for kid-approved snacks, or just for nibbling on during our next backyard barbecue. Why spend money on take-out mozz sticks, or store-bought cheese sticks when you can just make your own? Be sure to pin your favorites so you can easily find them later on when that cheese craving hits you!
