Description
Indulge in crunchy, savory gluten-free mozzarella sticks filled with molten cheese, perfect for movie nights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) mozzarella cheese sticks (about 12–16)
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Freeze the uncoated mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare dredging station with gluten-free flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and gluten-free breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a third.
- Take each frozen mozzarella stick, dredge in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat for all sticks.
- For better results, freeze coated sticks for 30 minutes and double coat with egg and breadcrumbs.
- For baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), arrange sticks on a baking sheet, and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- For air frying, preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook sticks in a single layer for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Use low-moisture or part-skim mozzarella for better texture. Freeze before cooking to prevent cheese from leaking.
- Prep Time: 80 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mozzarella stick
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 200mg