Gluten free mozzarella sticks are the best, easiest way to cook up a classic snack that won't aggravate a gluten sensitivity. Perfectly crispy outside, perfectly melty inside.
Prep: 10 minutesmins
Cook: 5 minutesmins
Freeze Time: 2 hourshrs
Total: 2 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Recipe makes approximately 12mozzarella sticks
Equipment Needed
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
medium bowls
Freezer
Tall pot or Dutch oven
Deep fry thermometer
Ingredients Needed
¼cupall-purpose gluten-free flour
2eggs
1tablespoonmilk
2cupsgluten-free panko breadcrumbs
salt and pepper(to taste)
1tablespoondried parsley
½teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoondried basil
1teaspoondried oregano
12mozzarella string cheese sticks
oil(for frying)
chopped parsley(optional, for garnish)
marinara sauce(optional, for serving)
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Instructions
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place flour in one bowl.
In second bowl, whisk eggs and milk until combined.
In third bowl, thoroughly combine bread crumbs, salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder, basil, and oregano.
Take one mozzarella stick. Dip in flour and roll until lightly coated. Don't forget to coat ends of cheese stick in all steps.
Immediately dip flour-coated mozzarella stick into egg wash. Roll until coated.
From egg wash, immediately dip mozzarella stick into breadcrumb mixture. Roll until coated. Gently press the panko onto mozzarella stick.
Dip panko-coated mozzarella stick into egg wash again.
After second egg wash, dip mozzarella stick into panko mixture a second time and gently press panko onto mozzarella stick.
Place fully coated mozzarella stick on parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat process for remaining mozzarella sticks. When all 12 are coated, place baking sheet in freezer for 2 hours.
After two hours, heat enough oil for frying (approximately 2 inches deep) in tall pot. When oil reaches 350° Fahrenheit, add 2 to 3 mozzarella sticks.
Fry approximately 2 minutes, until breading is golden brown and crispy. Transfer cooked mozzarella sticks to paper towel to drain oil. Repeat process for remaining mozzarella sticks.
Garnish finished mozzarella sticks with parsley (optional) and serve with marinara (optional).
Recipe Notes
Oil: Any oil with a high smoke point will work.
Timing: Fry times can vary depending on how long your cheese sticks are in the freezer. You may need to add an additional minute or two in the oil if your mozzarella sticks have been frozen for a while.
Temperature: The oil will cool slightly with each batch of mozzarella sticks. I recommend leaving your deep fry thermometer in the oil throughout the process or at least rechecking the oil after each batch. You may need to wait for it to come back up to temperature.
Recipe yields 12 gluten free mozzarella sticks. Nutritional values shown reflect information for one fried mozzarella stick. This is a rough estimate as it doesn't account for the amount of fry oil absorbed by the mozzarella sticks. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands of ingredients used.