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Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Published: Sep 9, 2019 · Modified: May 25, 2025 by Kim · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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Remember when we were able to order mozzarella cheese sticks at restaurants? This gluten free version is just like what we remember! Crispy on the outside, melty gooey cheese on the inside. Add some pizza sauce for dipping and another memory becomes a reality 😋

gluten free mozzarella cheese sticks with the cheese pull

How many of you look at an appetizer list on a menu these days and see all that fried food and just keep on reading? We know pretty much never can we have something fried in ANY restaurant, unless they're a dedicated gluten free facility. Because of cross contamination, fried foods are almost always off our radar.

Just like with my yeast donuts or my copycat Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets, these are foods we don't (or didn't) eat on a regular basis. But darn it, when we want a good donut occasionally, we should be able to have them!! Or a chicken nugget that isn't from a frozen section in the grocery store (that costs an arm and a leg and isn't that great).

INGREDIENTS FOR GLUTEN FREE MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS

  • Mozzarella cheese -- the best mozzarella cheese for this is the string cheese found in packages of about 12. Fresh mozzarella doesn't work in this recipe.
  • Eggs -- eggs are the binder that helps bread crumbs attach to the cheese sticks.
  • Gluten free flour blend -- you'll need a little bit of this so the egg has something to hold onto.
  • Gluten free breadcrumbs -- I found Italian seasoned breadcrumbs at Wegman's, but they can also be found online here. If you can't find them in your area or don't want to order them online, you can use plain gf breadcrumbs and season them with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Oil for frying -- I used peanut oil, but use any oil you'd like, such as canola or vegetable oil.
  • Pizza sauce -- for dipping. I used my Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Sauce, but feel free to use any pizza sauce you'd like.
mozzarella cheese stick dipped in pizza sauce

TIPS FOR MAKING THESE CHEESE STICKS

  • Cut each mozzarella stick in half. Half is the perfect size for this finger food.
  • Set up a dredging station. The normal dredging station is flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, all in succession.
  • Press the breadcrumbs into each stick so they completely coat the egg. You want a good amount of breadcrumbs on each stick to keep the cheese from oozing out when frying.
  • Freeze the cheese sticks for at least one hour before frying. You can also dip them and freeze them on a sheet tray, and then place them in a gallon size freezer bag for later. They store very well in the freezer. You can then break out as many as you want and fry them up before serving.
  • Make sure your oil is hot enough before frying. If not, they'll be soggy because the breadcrumbs will soak up a lot of the oil, instead of just lightly toasting.
pile of fried cheese sticks

What was your favorite appetizer back in your pre-Celiac (or gf) days??

gluten free mozzarella cheese sticks with the cheese pull

Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Kim
Remember when we were able to order mozzarella cheese sticks at restaurants? This gluten free version is just like what we remember! Crispy on the outside, melty gooey cheese on the inside. Add some pizza sauce for dipping and another memory becomes a reality.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 minutes mins
Freezing Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 13 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 12 sticks

Ingredients
 

  • 6 sticks (½ package) mozzarella cheese (string cheese)
  • ¼ cup (35 g) gluten free flour blend (Kim's gluten free flour blend is what I use)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ½ cup (about 50 g) seasoned breadcrumbs
  • oil for frying, such as canola, vegetable, or peanut oil
  • pizza sauce for dipping (I use my Copycat Pizza Hut Pizza Sauce)
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Instructions
 

  • Cut mozzarella sticks (string cheese) in half.
  • Set up dredging station. Dredge mozzarella in flour to coat, followed by beaten egg, and finally in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere breadcrumbs. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with each cheese stick.
  • Place baking sheet in the freezer for at least one hour.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350°.
  • Carefully lower cheese sticks into hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel-lined baking sheet. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.
Keyword fried cheese, Gluten Free, mozzarella cheese sticks
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Comments

  1. Pam says

    September 09, 2019 at 11:10 pm

    Hi Kim, I can’t wait to try these too! I’ve been missing these a lot lately. My favorite appetizers were these or fried mushrooms.

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 10, 2019 at 7:15 am

      OMG, Pam! Fried mushrooms were my favorite, too! My mom and dad used to own a bar/restaurant and they served a lot of bar food (obviously), one of which was fried mushrooms. I got addicted to them when I was pregnant with my first child. I totally forgot about them until you just mentioned them, so now I have to try to make them too! I'll put them on my list.

      Thanks, Pam 😃😃😃

      Reply
  2. Jackie Barrows says

    September 09, 2019 at 7:02 pm

    These look so good! I can’t wait to try them! You’re such a blessing to the gluten free community!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 10, 2019 at 7:16 am

      Awe, thanks Jackie!!! That's so nice of you to say! I'm just trying to share what I love because I know how it is not being able to have good food anymore.

      Reply

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