Arby's Mozzarella Sticks

About the Mozzarella Sticks

Cheese pulls are the whole point of Arby's Mozzarella Sticks, which start at $3.89 and list 440 cal for a 4-Pc order. Arby's sells them as stretchy, cheesy, melty mozzarella that is battered and fried, served with a marinara sauce for dipping, and the order lives on the Arby's sides menu.

Bite one in half and the cheese stretches in long strands before it snaps. The batter outside fries to a deep golden crust with a firm crunch, a sharp contrast to the soft, milky mozzarella inside. Mozzarella has a mild, slightly salty, buttery taste, so the marinara does real work here: its tomato acidity and herb notes brighten each bite and stop the cheese from feeling too rich. The sticks hold their shape well enough to dunk without breaking, and the cheese stays soft as it cools.

Two counts are available, a 4 piece and a 6 piece. For the 4-Pc, Arby's lists 19 grams of protein, 23 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 37 grams of carbs and 1,410 milligrams of sodium. That protein figure is high for a side order. People checking Mozzarella Sticks calories should plan the 6 piece as a shared snack, since it adds two more fried sticks and a matching jump in fat and sodium.

The Mozzarella Sticks price starts at $3.89 for the smaller count in our Austin snapshot, and the 6 piece costs more. Store owners set their own menu boards, so your local total can move up or down slightly.

These sticks fit snacking more than formal meals. Teens grab them after school, friends split a 6 piece in the car before a movie, and parents add a 4 piece to a family order so the kids have something cheesy to share. They also make a meatless option for anyone sitting out the roast beef, since the description lists only cheese, batter and marinara. As party food, two orders cover a small table of guests.

For an Arby's pairing, set them next to a Greek Gyro for a Mediterranean meets Italian spread, or alongside the Small Strawberry Lemonade, whose tart berry flavor cuts the richness of the fried cheese. Fans of other fried starters can also look at the Jalapeño Bites on the same menu.