Gluten-Free Italian Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

These gluten-free Italian mozzarella cheese sticks look as good as they taste,  a genius recipe for a quick, easy snack. Crispy on the outside, melted cheese on the inside, and ready in minutes.

What Are Gluten-Free Italian Mozzarella Cheese Sticks?

Made with just a few simple ingredients, these are a delicious, easy appetizer that happens to be gluten-free,  no sacrifice on taste or crunch.

The crispy coating is packed with Italian herbs that play off the mild, melty mozzarella inside, making them the kind of finger food you’ll want to linger over.

Ingredients You’ll Need

12 mozzarella string cheese — the key ingredient, string cheese holds its shape better than fresh mozzarella when frying

Parmesan — adds a sharp, salty depth to the coating

Coconut flour — helps the coating stick and stay gluten-free

Cornmeal — gives the outside its signature crunch

Baking powder — lightens the coating so it’s crisp, not dense

Italian Herbs — for that Italian flavor running through the crust

Eggs — binds the coating to the cheese

Oil, for flash-frying and Frying pan

The Secret to the Best Gluten-free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

To get these crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, there’s one step you can’t skip: after coating the cheese sticks, freeze them for at least one hour before cooking. Skip this step and the cheese melts out during frying instead of staying sealed inside a crisp shell.

How Long Does It Take to Make Gluten-Free Italian Mozzarella Cheese Sticks?

Less than 30 minutes, start to finish. These aren’t deep-fried — they’re flash-fried in about half an inch of oil, which gives you that crispy, golden coating with gooey melted cheese inside. So good.

Perfect for a party appetizer or a quick snack whenever the craving hits.

Serve as is, or with fresh homemade pizza sauce, or freshly made homemade marinara sauce.

Hi, I’m Kristina, a gluten-free recipe developer creating and testing recipes since 2012. Every recipe on this site is made in my kitchen and personally tested (with the help of my very honest family!).

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