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Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Published: Dec 20, 2020 · Modified: Mar 10, 2023 by Ginny · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Learn how to make Baked Mozzarella Sticks with just 20 minutes and a handful of ingredients. These are the easiest egg roll wrapper cheese sticks ever.

Crispy Baked Mozzarella Sticks in Egg Roll Wrappers with a bowl of Marinara Sauce.
Super Easy Baked Mozzarella Sticks in Egg Roll Wrappers
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1 🍽️ Why This Recipe Works
2 🧀 Ingredients
3 🍴 Instructions
4 📌 Expert Tips
5 Baked Mozzarella Sticks
6 Air Fryer, Ninja Foodi, and Instant Pot Duo Crisp Directions

Today I’m sharing a SUPER simple recipe for baked mozzarella sticks – this one’s got a unique twist to it since we’re using egg roll wrappers instead of breading! These are so simple to make, requires minimal clean up and is ready to go in about 20 minutes total!

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🍽️ Why This Recipe Works

You only need Five Ingredients: It’s wonderful that only a few ingredients are needed. I love recipes that don’t require you to unload half of your pantry!

It’s Frugal: This a delicious appetizer that doesn’t require a lot of money.

Incredibly Easy: Only 10 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cook time means you can be munching on these mozzarella sticks in no time.

🧀 Ingredients

String Cheese – For best results, use low-moisture mozzarella cheese. Cheddar cheese sticks are a fun alternative for a different flavor.

Eggroll Wrappers – They make the perfect wrap for the cheese. Plus, they get crispy too.

Olive Oil – The olive oil helps the egg roll wrappers cook to a fun crispy texture. They will brown up and tastes great too.

🍴 Instructions

Step One: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Lay the egg roll wrappers flat on the counter and lightly brush the entire wrapper with water.

three process photos showing the egg roll wrapper, then adding the mozzerella and rolling them together.
Simple Instructions – Lay Flat, Wrap, and then Roll!

Step Two: Lightly sprinkle garlic powder (Or seasoning of choice) over the wrapper. This is one of those times when less is more. We’ve tried this a few different ways and I like garlic powder best. My husband prefers garlic salt or salt and pepper. So really, it’s up to you! This step is just for an extra hint of flavor, so have fun with it!

Step Three: Place mozzarella diagonally across wrapper as shown in the photo above, being sure that the mozzarella lines up with two corners. Fold both corners over cheese. Hold the ends in place with one hand, and bring the wrapper over the mozzarella, tucking in slightly underneath cheese in order to roll firmly.

Step Four: Tightly roll the remaining wrapper over mozzarella. Add a dab of water to edges to moisten if necessary. This will seal the wrapper and stop it from unrolling.

Step Five: Lightly brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder (or seasoning of choice). Transfer to baking sheet.

Step Six: Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, be sure to watch closely starting around the seven minute mark to make sure that the cheese hasn’t popped through. If a couple have broken through, remove them from the oven. Let them cool and serve with marinara.

📌 Expert Tips

  • Make sure you properly fold these. If you don’t, they will leak the melted mozzarella cheese. Of course, they still taste great, so don’t throw them away, but they might not be the best presentation.
  • Don’t skip the olive oil. That is what helps make the wrappers crispier. You can also broil them for the last 1-2 minutes if you like them a little more golden-brown. Watch them closely, though.
  • Feel free to make them in your air fryer. You’ll need to cut the cooking time in half and be sure to turn them halfway through. But, you have to love this option!
pile of baked cheese sticks on a white plate and bowl of marinara sauce.
Add a Fun Marinara Sauce for Dipping!

Recipe FAQs

Can you add meat to the egg rolls?

Sure! Add a couple of pieces of thinly sliced pepperoni or one large piece of a cured meat to each egg roll. Ham or turkey slices would be good alternatives. You don’t want anything that won’t roll up in the egg roll wrapper well.

Is it okay to add pizza sauce to the eggroll wrappers?

Yes, you can add a very thin layer of sauce inside each wrapper. Don’t go crazy though.

Are these better for you than regular mozzarella sticks?

Each mozzarella stick only has around 46 calories. Whether it’s healthier or not is debatable. However, eating in moderation is the key to healthy eating.

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Easy Baked Mozzarella Sticks with string cheese and egg roll wrappers! A simple 20 minute recipe with easy clean up - perfect if cooking for a crowd!

Baked Mozzarella Sticks

This is an easy variation to the classic mozzarella stick appetizer. There is no breading to mess with as these are made using egg roll wrappers! Best of all, easy clean up! {4 WW Points, Vegetarian}
4.56 from 9 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 46kcal
Author: Ginny

Ingredients

  • 12 pieces Mozzarella String Cheese low moisture
  • 12 Egg Roll Wrappers found in the refrigerated section hear tofu or the produce section
  • 1½ tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or garlic salt to taste
  • Small Bowl Of Water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly brush a baking sheet with olive oil or use a silpat or copper baking sheet. 
  • Lay the egg roll wrappers flat and lightly brush the entire wrapper with water. Sprinkle the garlic powder over egg roll wrapper. Start with the "less is more" strategy. 
  • Place the mozzarella diagonally across wrapper, being sure that it lines up with two corners. Bring both corners over cheese. Hold the ends in place with one hand and bring the wrapper over the mozzarella, tucking it slightly underneath the cheese.
  • Tightly roll the remaining egg roll wrapper over the mozzarella. Add a dab of water to the edges to seal the wrapper. Repeat until all of the mozzarella sticks are wrapped. Lightly brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Transfer then to the baking sheet. 
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, being sure to watch closely starting around seven minute mark, to make sure that the cheese hasn't popped through. If a couple have broken through, remove from the pan. Serve with marinara. 

Notes

If you want an extra crispy treat, broil these for the last minute or so.  Watch them closely so they don’t burn.
Take care when wrapping these.  If they are not wrapped properly, the cheese make leak out from the wrapper and make a mess.
These are perfect for a game day treat and are a lot less calories than the breaded and deep fried varieties.

Air Fryer, Ninja Foodi, and Instant Pot Duo Crisp Directions

To make these mozzarella sticks in the air fryer here are the directions. For the Ninja Foodi and the Duo Crisp use the crisping lid, not the Instant Pot lid. 
  1. Prep the mozzarella sticks the same way. 
  2. Spritz with a cooking oil to coat the outside. 
  3. Air fry at 350 degrees, for 3 minutes. Then flip and cook another 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1stick | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 13mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.

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Hi!

Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.

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Comments

  1. Bindi U says

    December 11, 2023 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing pull-apart mozarella sticks!!

    Reply
  2. Bonny Salmeri says

    September 17, 2023 at 1:52 pm

    1 star
    These were a total fail! Using these directions, the cheese still came out, the wrappers do not bake well. They are gooey and not crisp enough. Will never make these again. I’m convinced the only way to make these is to fry them. Another ‘bake’ recipe where it needs to be fried.

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      September 20, 2023 at 9:25 am

      Oh Bonny, I’m so sorry you didn’t fall in love with them. Sometimes it’s the recipe and sometimes it’s the expectation. Mozzarella sticks from the grocery store are low fat and part skim and not meant to melt entirely. They will soften beautifully though and the egg roll wrappers cut down on the calories and fat of the recipe. Is this suppose to be just like fried mozzarella sticks from Hooters? No. They are a great alternative for those looking for a lower fat alternative. Thanks for giving this a try and I hope you take the comments and give it another try. Cheers!

      Reply
  3. Amira says

    October 14, 2022 at 7:07 pm

    I have a bunch of cheese strings my kids have decided not to eat. Could I use them for this recipe? Also, do these freeze well? I’m wondering if I could use this for quick freezer school lunches

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      October 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      Amira, yes, use the string cheese from your kids! They work out really well. Yes, freezing is pretty easy with these. Allow them to cool and place them on a sheet pan where you are para-freezing them for 6-8 hours. Then remove them and place in a freezer grade ziplock bag. Pop them back in the oven or the Air Fryer or oven for a quick reheat. For kids lunches, I don’t know that they would travel very well. I would try the Baked Pizza Rolls (drop the toppings, if you want) and cook these up. You are getting travel friendly cheese that the kids can dip marinara sauce in. The texture will hold up pretty well for them to still use this as a finger friendly food for lunches.

      Reply
  4. mIKES says

    August 18, 2022 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    I’m unsure what brand of mozz sticks you are using, but, the ones I got at a local Publix were so awful they would not even melt. Not to mention the pile of single use plastic waste left behind. I’m going to use fresh mozz and press the water out. Sneak some pepperoni bits in too. All the best.

    Reply
  5. Amy says

    August 01, 2021 at 1:38 pm

    Hi there, can these be frozen?

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      August 01, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      You can freeze these assembled but before you bake them. I wouldn’t freeze them after you have them cooked though! Great question! I’ll add it to the post. Thanks for popping by! Ginny

      Reply
      • Bonnie L. says

        January 02, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        5 stars
        Do you have to thaw frozen egg rolls before re-heating?

        Reply
        • Ginny says

          January 04, 2022 at 2:51 pm

          Bonnie, these are refrigerated egg roll wrappers. They are not frozen at all. I hope that helps. Ginny 🙂

          Reply
  6. Juliet says

    December 19, 2020 at 7:52 am

    Can these be made the night before a party?

    Reply
    • Ginny says

      December 20, 2020 at 7:13 am

      Juliet, you sure can! Great question and I’ll add the information to the post! Enjoy! Ginny

      Reply
  7. Pat says

    June 25, 2018 at 12:50 am

    5 stars
    I made these tonight for a party. They were a HUGE hit!! They do not brown well or get firm well in an electric oven. I imagine they will do much better in a gas oven. We are going to try them one time in an air fryer too. Thank you for posting this!! They are on my party food list from now on!!

    Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    February 19, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been looking for a healthier alternative and I’ve found it. I made these for my roommate and I and we both love them. Thanks for the simple and great recipe! I’ll definitely be keeping this in my rotation.

    Reply
  9. Carrie @huppiemama says

    January 21, 2016 at 11:36 am

    These look absolutely delicious and pair perfectly with the Red Baron pizzas. Thanks for sharing this recipe! #client

    Reply
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