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Crispy bacon wrapped mozzarella sticks served with marinara dipping sauce.
Hannah Cooking

Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

Crispy bacon wrapped mozzarella sticks with a melty cheese center and smoky flavor—an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game day or parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 sticks
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces Mozzarella string cheese Kept cold for best results
  • 12 strips Bacon Regular cut, not thick
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder For seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning Adds herby flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper Optional for spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional heat
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce For dipping
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer or oven For cooking the sticks until crispy
  • 1 Paper towel To dry bacon and cheese
  • 12 Toothpicks To secure the bacon wraps
  • 1 Tongs For flipping safely
  • 1 Wire rack Optional, if baking
  • 1 Mixing bowl For seasoning blend

Method
 

  1. Pat mozzarella sticks dry with paper towel.
  2. Microwave bacon 2–3 mins until partly cooked.
  3. Spiral bacon tightly around each cheese stick.
  4. Insert toothpicks to hold wraps.
  5. Sprinkle garlic, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
  6. Cook at 400°F for 8–10 mins, flip halfway.
  7. Let rest 2 mins before serving.
  8. Plate with marinara and garnish with parsley.
    Crispy bacon wrapped mozzarella sticks served with marinara dipping sauce.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used