Dairy-Free Crispy Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Indulge in a crowd-pleasing snack that’s completely dairy-free with these irresistibly crispy fried mozzarella sticks! Crafted with plant-based mozzarella cheese and a perfectly seasoned coating of flour, almond milk, and panko breadcrumbs enhanced with dried Italian herbs and nutritional yeast, these golden delights deliver all the gooey, cheesy goodness you love without any dairy. The key to their crunch lies in a quick freeze before frying, ensuring that every bite is crispy on the outside and melty in the middle. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes and perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce, these mozzarella sticks are ideal for parties, game-day gatherings, or as a comforting appetizer. Savor the indulgence with this easy, plant-based take on a classic favorite!
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Ingredients
- 8 sticks Dairy-free mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian herbs
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
1. Lay the dairy-free mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to ensure they don't melt too quickly when fried.
Step 2
2. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Step 3
3. In another bowl, pour the unsweetened almond milk.
Step 4
4. In a third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, dried Italian herbs, and nutritional yeast.
Step 5
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Step 6
6. Roll each frozen mozzarella stick in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 7
7. Dip the floured stick into the almond milk, allowing any excess liquid to drip off.
Step 8
8. Coat the milk-dipped stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the cheese.
Step 9
9. Repeat the coating process for each stick, then carefully place them into the hot oil.
Step 10
10. Fry the sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy.
Step 11
11. Remove the mozzarella sticks from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 12
12. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1152.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5064.7 |
| Total Fat 466.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 84.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 269.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3459.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 186.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.4g | |
| Protein 50.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 648.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 530.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories