Dairy-Free Fried Cheese
Crispy, golden, and completely dairy-free, this Dairy-Free Fried Cheese recipe is a game-changer for plant-based comfort food lovers. Featuring tender sticks of dairy-free mozzarella cheese wrapped in layers of savory coatings, including a chickpea flour blend and a crunchy breadcrumb crust, this recipe delivers all the gooey, indulgent goodness you crave—without any dairy. A clever flaxseed "egg" binds the coating, while spices like garlic powder, paprika, and nutritional yeast add vibrant, cheesy flavor to every bite. Perfectly fried to a beautiful golden crunch, these irresistible vegan cheese sticks are ready in just 30 minutes and pair perfectly with your favorite plant-based dipping sauces. Whether you’re serving them as a party appetizer or a snack, this recipe is sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Dairy-free mozzarella cheese block
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 6 tablespoons Water
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Cut the dairy-free mozzarella cheese block into 1/2-inch thick sticks. You should get around 12-16 sticks depending on the shape of the block.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed and water to create a flax egg. Set aside for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper.
In a separate bowl, mix chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, and a pinch of salt.
Place the breadcrumbs in another separate bowl.
Dip each cheese stick in the all-purpose flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
Next, dip the floured cheese stick into the flax egg, allowing excess to drip off.
Then coat the cheese stick in the chickpea flour mixture, followed by the breadcrumbs, ensuring a full, even coating.
Place the breaded cheese sticks on a plate and repeat with the remaining cheese sticks.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C).
Fry the cheese sticks in batches to avoid overcrowding, working for about 2-3 minutes per batch until golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the cheese sticks from hot oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 530.3 g | 680% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.3 g | 512% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4393 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.5 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 53.1 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1102 mg | 23% | |
*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.
