Gooey, hot, homemade Mozzarella sticks have that irresistible cheesy pull and are made with only three ingredients.
These homemade Mozzarella sticks use just three simple ingredients and are easy to prepare. They make a fun snack for after school, a quick party appetizer, or a cozy treat any night.
If you enjoy three-ingredient recipes, these pair well with other simple snacks. Try them alongside jalapeno poppers or a cookies-and-cream dip for variety.
Ingredients
- mozzarella string cheese (plain or flavored)
- egg
- bread crumbs (plain or flavored)
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
Instructions
Below is a clear, step-by-step guide to make these three-ingredient Mozzarella sticks. You can bake them in the oven or cook them in an air fryer—air fryer instructions are included in the recipe notes.
For extra servings, the cheese sticks can be sliced in half lengthwise. Keeping them whole works fine too; slicing simply stretches the yield.
Place the prepared sticks on parchment paper on a tray and freeze them for 20–30 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Freezing prevents the cheese from leaking or bursting while cooking.
Remove the frozen sticks from the freezer and immediately dip them into the whisked egg.
Roll the egg-coated sticks in breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
For extra crispiness, you can repeat the egg and breadcrumb dip for a double coating, though this step is optional.
Return the coated sticks to the freezer for another 15–20 minutes before cooking. This helps keep the coating in place and prevents excess leaking.
Plain string cheese works great, but flavored varieties or seasoned breadcrumbs add extra taste without adding more ingredients. Garlic-and-herb breadcrumbs are a nice choice, but plain breadcrumbs with your own spices work well too.
The finished Mozzarella sticks are hot and gooey with plenty of melty cheese. Serve immediately with marinara sauce, ranch, or honey mustard for dipping.
Have fun experimenting with flavors and make these three-ingredient Mozzarella sticks tonight!
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Recipe for Three Ingredient Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Three Ingredient Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Nicole Cook
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Ingredients
- 12 sticks mozzarella string cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cups breadcrumbs plain or flavored
Instructions
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Remove the mozzarella string cheese from the wrappers and arrange them on a baking pan lined with parchment.
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Freeze the cheese sticks for about 30 minutes, until firm. This helps prevent the cheese from leaking or bursting while cooking.
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In one bowl, beat the egg. In a separate bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
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Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray or lining it with foil and spraying the foil.
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Dip each frozen cheese stick into the egg, then roll it in breadcrumbs to coat. For a thicker crust, re-dip in egg and re-roll in breadcrumbs. Place each coated stick on the prepared baking sheet.
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Return the coated sticks to the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm up the coating.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the sticks on the prepared sheet for about 5 minutes, flip them, then bake another 4–5 minutes. Watch closely and remove when the cheese begins to bubble. Serve immediately.