Question: are cheese curds like mozzarella sticks?
Answer: Fried cheese curds are different from mozzarella sticks in that they 1) they do not come in stick form and 2) are more than likely going to be cheddar (whether white cheddar or orange – I'll happily eat either). The cheese is already in curd form and is then coated in a beer-based bread batter before it is deep-fried.