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.
Pin Share Print Servings: 12 sticks
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10
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)
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
Instructions
- Pat mozzarella sticks dry with paper towel.
- Microwave bacon 2–3 mins until partly cooked.
- Spiral bacon tightly around each cheese stick.
- Insert toothpicks to hold wraps.
- Sprinkle garlic, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
- Cook at 400°F for 8–10 mins, flip halfway.
- Let rest 2 mins before serving.
- Plate with marinara and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used
Nutrition
Serving: 1stick | Calories: 180kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g (20%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg (13%) | Sodium: 410mg (18%) | Potassium: 55mg (2%) | Vitamin A: 220IU (4%) | Calcium: 150mg (15%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)