Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks
Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks are frozen, gluten-free breaded mozzarella sticks made with part-skim mozzarella and a rice flour breading. They’re certified gluten-free by GFCO, they contain milk, and you cook them from frozen in an air fryer or oven.
These Feel Good Foods mozzarella sticks are crispy, cheesy, and made for sharing! Discover more gluten-free party snacks for irresistible crowd-pleasers that could disappear before the party even gets started.
A serving is 3 pieces. The newer label I checked lists 190 calories and 11g of protein, while older packaging shows 220 calories and 12g. I’ve put both below so you can match them to your box.
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What’s in Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks?
Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks contain part-skim mozzarella cheese, a gluten-free breading built on rice flour and tapioca starch, water, vegetable oil, and dried parsley. The cheese is made from pasteurized part-skim milk, salt, cheese culture, and enzymes. The breading adds sugar, spices, garlic, onion, and yeast.
| Component | What’s in it |
|---|---|
| Cheese | Part-skim mozzarella (pasteurized part-skim milk, salt, cheese culture, enzymes) |
| Breading | Rice flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, evaporated cane sugar, salt, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, baking soda), spice, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, yeast |
| Other | Water, dried parsley |
| Oil | Vegetable oil (soybean oil, sunflower oil, and/or canola oil) |
| Allergen statement | Contains: milk |
What does the breading actually do?
Xanthan gum is a thickener that helps a gluten-free coating hold together without wheat. Rice flour and tapioca starch build the crunch. Sodium acid pyrophosphate and baking soda are leavening agents, which means they help the coating puff and crisp as it heats.
The packaging also says no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. I like that the label is short enough to read in one breath.
How many calories and how much protein are in Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks?
One serving of Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks is 3 pieces (75g). On the newer label that’s 190 calories, 9g of fat, 19g of carbohydrate, 11g of protein and 480mg of sodium. Older packaging lists 220 calories, 10g of fat, 21g of carbohydrate, 12g of protein and 540mg of sodium. Check your box.
| Label version | Calories | Total fat | Saturated fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newer (3 pieces, 75g) | 190 | 9g | 5g | 19g | 11g | 480mg |
| Older (3 pieces) | 220 | 10g | 5g | 21g | 12g | 540mg |
Saturated fat is 5g on both, which is 24% of the daily value on the newer label and 27% on the older one. An 8 oz box holds about 3 servings, so a whole box comes to roughly 580 calories on the newer label.
Feel Good Foods’ own product copy says 12g of protein per serving.
I’d call 11 to 12g of protein solid for a frozen snack. The sodium is about a fifth of the daily value in one serving on the newer label, so give it a look if you watch salt.
Are Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks actually gluten-free?
Yes. Feel Good Foods says every product is certified gluten-free by the GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization), and the sticks use a rice flour and tapioca starch breading with no wheat ingredients on the label. The company also says it tests every production lot.
In the US, the FDA’s gluten-free food labeling rule says a food labeled gluten-free must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. That’s the legal floor any gluten-free claim on a US package has to meet.
How does Feel Good Foods test for gluten?
According to the company, production lines are tested for gluten before each run, and machinery is sanitized between productions, especially when the equipment handled products with different allergens. Its facilities are BRC- or SQF-certified (both are food safety certification schemes).
Feel Good Foods also says it goes beyond GFCO requirements by testing every production lot.
Who aren’t these mozzarella sticks for?
Gluten-free doesn’t mean allergen-free. These sticks contain milk, so they’re out if you need dairy-free. Feel Good Foods makes many dairy-free products, but cheese sticks aren’t one of them.
Some Feel Good Foods products are made in facilities that also process tree nuts and peanuts, and the company tells you to read the allergen information on your exact package. If you have celiac disease, I’d ask your doctor how you should handle certified products and cross-contact.
How do you cook Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks?
Cook Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks straight from frozen. The air fryer is the brand’s preferred method: space the sticks evenly and cook at 400°F for 6 to 7 minutes, then let them cool for about a minute. In an oven, bake them on a sheet pan, spaced apart, until the outside turns crisp.
- Keep the sticks frozen. Don’t thaw them first.
- Space them evenly in the air fryer basket so they don’t touch.
- Cook at 400°F for 6 to 7 minutes.
- Let them cool for about 1 minute. The cheese inside is very hot.
| Method | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Air fryer | 400°F | 6 to 7 minutes (one retailer listing says 5 to 7) |
| Oven | 450°F preheat on one label | 7 to 8 minutes on one label, 8 to 9 minutes on another |
The oven directions differ between package versions.
Why does the cheese leak out, and how do you stop it?
Feel Good Foods says a bit of cheese escaping the coating is the mark of real mozzarella. Overcooking makes it worse, and one retailer listing warns that overcooking may cause cheese to bubble out. Pull the sticks at the low end of the time range and give them a minute to set.
How do Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks compare with regular fried mozzarella?
The main difference is the breading. Feel Good Foods uses rice flour and tapioca starch, so there’s no wheat, while many conventional fried mozzarella sticks use wheat flour or wheat-based crumbs. Cheese, cooking method and sodium vary by brand, so compare labels side by side before you pick.
| Factor | Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks | Typical wheat-breaded frozen sticks |
|---|---|---|
| Breading base | Rice flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum | Usually wheat flour or wheat crumbs (check the label) |
| Gluten | Certified gluten-free (GFCO) | Contains gluten unless labeled otherwise |
| Cheese | Part-skim mozzarella | Varies by brand |
| Cooking | Air fryer or oven, from frozen | Varies by brand |
| Calories per serving | 190 (newer label) |
I’d expect a rice flour coating to crisp up lighter and a bit more brittle than wheat crumbs.
What can you serve with Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks?
Marinara is the classic dip, and ranch works well too. The sticks fit as a snack, an appetizer, or a quick meal addition, with 11 to 12g of protein per serving. For a fuller plate, pair them with a salad or roasted vegetables.
- Marinara sauce for the standard cheese-stick experience
- Ranch or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor
- A side salad to turn a snack into a light lunch
- Roasted vegetables for a dinner-sized plate
Can you serve them as party frozen appetizers?
Yes. Among frozen appetizers, these are easy to scale, since an 8 oz box gives you about 3 servings. Buy by servings, not by stick count, and cook in batches because an air fryer basket only holds so many.
Why does the piece count change from box to box?
Feel Good Foods sells its products by net weight, not piece count. Each piece is handcrafted, so size and weight vary slightly, and the number of sticks in a box can shift from batch to batch. If you’re feeding a crowd, count ounces and servings instead of sticks.
How should you store frozen mozzarella sticks?
Keep Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks frozen until you cook them. The USDA’s guide to freezing and food safety says food held constantly at 0°F stays safe, though quality drops the longer it sits.
Keep the package closed and off the counter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks dairy-free?
No. They’re made with part-skim mozzarella cheese, and the label says Contains: milk. Feel Good Foods makes many dairy-free products, but these sticks aren’t one of them.
Do Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks contain nuts?
Nuts aren’t in the ingredient list. The company says some of its products are made in facilities that also process tree nuts and peanuts, so read the allergen information on your package.
Do you need to thaw them or add oil before cooking?
No thawing. The directions say to cook the sticks from frozen. The labels I saw don’t mention adding oil.
Can you cook them in the microwave?
The labels I saw list only the air fryer and the oven. I’d skip the microwave because the coating would likely go soft.
Is 11 to 12g of protein enough for a meal?
A serving gives 11g to 12g of protein depending on the label version. That’s solid for a snack and a bit light for a full meal. I’d add a salad, beans, or grilled chicken to the plate.
Are Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks Right for You?
Buy Feel Good Foods Mozzarella Sticks if you want a gluten-free snack that goes from freezer to plate in about 7 minutes and you eat dairy. Skip them if you avoid milk, or check with your doctor first if you have celiac disease and want to confirm cross-contact details.
Read the label on the box in your hand, since calories, protein and oven times differ between versions. Then heat the air fryer to 400°F and check the sticks at the 6-minute mark.
