Dairy-Free Crispy Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Dive into the irresistible world of Dairy-Free Crispy Fried Mozzarella Sticks, the perfect comfort food for those seeking a vegan twist on a snack-time classic. These golden, crunchy delights feature dairy-free mozzarella cheese sticks coated in layers of seasoned flour, almond milk, and panko breadcrumbs infused with Italian herbs and nutritional yeast for a burst of savory flavor. The secret lies in freezing the mozzarella sticks beforehand to ensure they hold their shape while frying to perfection. Quick and easy to prepare, with just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re fried to crispy goodness in mere minutes. Whether served as an appetizer or paired with your favorite dipping sauces, these mozzarella sticks will be your new go-to crowd-pleaser for indulgent snacking without the dairy!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
2. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. In another bowl, pour the unsweetened almond milk.
4. In a third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, dried Italian herbs, and nutritional yeast.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
6. Roll each frozen mozzarella stick in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
7. Dip the floured stick into the almond milk, allowing any excess liquid to drip off.
8. Coat the milk-dipped stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the cheese.
9. Repeat the coating process for each stick, then carefully place them into the hot oil.
10. Fry the sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy.
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.
12. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 466.0 g | 597% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 269.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3459 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.2 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 649 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 530 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
