Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these golden-brown mozzarella sticks are breaded with a seasoned crumb coating and fried until melted. They are served hot with a side of classic marinara sauce for dipping.
Price
Prices can vary based on your specific location and whether you are ordering a full appetizer or a smaller portion in a sampler.
- Standard Order (8 pieces): ~$10.99 – $11.89
- Appetizer Sampler Portion (5 pieces): Included in the “Mix & Match” sampler price, usually starting at $12.50 for a pick-three.
Calories
The calorie count depends on the serving size and whether the marinara sauce is included:
- Full Order (8 pieces with Marinara): ~840 – 910 calories
- Single Mozzarella Stick: ~101 calories
- Marinara Sauce Side: ~60 – 70 calories
Ingredients
While Applebee’s uses a proprietary breading, the core components of the dish include:
- Cheese: Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese.
- Breading: Wheat flour, water, bleached wheat flour, and corn starch.
- Seasoning: Salt, dried garlic, dried onion, spices, and yeast.
- Marinara Sauce: Tomato puree, diced tomatoes, sugar, salt, soybean oil, dried garlic, and dried onion.
Nutritions
Below is the estimated nutritional breakdown for a full 8-piece order with marinara sauce:
| Nutrient | Value | % Daily Value |
| Total Fat | 45g – 50g | 64% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g – 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | — |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 2,140mg – 2,440mg | 106% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 74g – 79g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Sugars | 10g – 13g | — |
| Protein | 39g – 41g | 82% |
Allergens
According to Applebee’s official allergen guide, this item contains or is at risk of cross-contamination with the following:
- Milk: Primary ingredient (mozzarella cheese).
- Wheat/Gluten: Found in the breading.
- Egg: Often used as a binder in the breading process.
- Soy: Present in the frying oil and some breading components.
- Cross-Contamination Risk: Because these are prepared in a shared fryer, they may come into contact with fish, shellfish, and peanuts/tree nuts.
