Cooking Lucid
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
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.
