Gluten-Free Mozzarella Sticks
These gluten-free mozzarella sticks are the perfect crispy snack, combining gooey cheese and a crunchy coating. Enjoy a healthy twist on a classic favorite with customizable options!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups plain gluten-free Panko breadcrumbs or plain gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or dairy-free Parmesan)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks (or Miyokos Cashew Milk Mozzarella for dairy-free)
- Vegetable oil for frying (peanut, canola, or corn oil)
Instructions
- Prep your coating: Crush the gluten-free breadcrumbs in a plastic bag using a rolling pin, or pulse them in a food processor for finer crumbs. Transfer to a dish and mix with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and Parmesan.
- Set up your breading station: Whisk the eggs in one dish, and combine the gluten-free flour and cornstarch in another.
- Coat the cheese sticks: Cut mozzarella sticks in half. Dip each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Then, dunk into the whisked egg, letting the excess drip off, and finally roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for a second coating, ensuring thick coverage.
- Freeze: Place the coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour to prevent cheese from leaking during frying.
- Fry until golden: Heat oil in a saucepan to 350°F. Fry 2 sticks at a time for about 1 minute or until golden brown. Rest on a paper towel to drain.
- Serve and enjoy! Serve immediately with your favorite marinara or dipping sauce.
Notes
Optional recipe notes or tips.