Anyone who has had to follow a gluten free diet knows that sometimes it’s the little extras they miss the most. Fried foods and appetizers are a big part of the American culture, and diet. It’s easy to miss the the gooey warmth of mozzarella sticks, the subtle sweetness of the dipping sauce...
It’s almost enough to make you want to take the risk and have the gluten, just this once. This Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Stick recipe is guaranteed to satisfy the fried food craving and keep you out of the danger zone.
The crispy breading on these Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks is made from a combination of gluten free corn flake crumbs, parmesan cheese and herbs. They are a fantastic appetizer all by themselves or dipped in marinara sauce.
Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are easy to prepare and cook very quickly. Best of all, you can make several batches at once, store them in your freezer and enjoy them anytime.
Serve Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks at your next get together. Your guests will be impressed that you made them yourself and they will never suspect that they are eating gluten free finger food.
Materials Needed For Preparation
- 2 pairs of tongs (one to keep dry, the other for wet preparation)
- 2 large zip top freezer bags
- 1 bowl
- 1 cookie sheet lined with waxed paper
Ingredients for Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
- 8 oz. block mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 c. gluten free all purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground sage
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbs. milk
- 1 c. gluten free corn-flake crumbs
- 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbs. dried oregano leaves
- 1 Tbs. dried basil leaves
Preparation Procedure for Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
- Slice mozzarella into 1/2 inch sticks.
- Put gluten free all purpose flour and ground sage into one zip top bag. Shake to combine.
- Put gluten free corn-flake crumbs, parmesan cheese, oregano and basil into second zip top bag. Shake to combine.
- Beat eggs and milk in bowl.
- Place sliced mozzarella into the zip top bag containing flour.
- Seal bag with the air still inside and shake until lightly coated with flour.
- Using dry tongs, remove several sticks from bag, gently shaking off excess flour.
- Dip sticks in egg mixture with wet tongs until fully coated.
- Move sticks from egg mixture to the zip top bag containing gluten free corn-flake crumbs and shake to coat.
- Using dry tongs, remove mozzarella from bag and gently shake to remove excess breading.
- Place Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks on cookie sheet lined with waxed paper.
- Repeat steps 7-11, coating mozzarella sticks in batches of 3-4 at a time, until all are coated. Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks can be stacked in layers with waxed paper in between each layer.
- Place cookie sheet in freezer and allow Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks to freeze. About four hours to overnight.
- Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container for storage. Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks will stay fresh in freezer for up to 4 months.
Cooking Instructions for Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
- Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks can be fried right after breading or straight from freezer. Do not thaw before cooking.
- Fry in 350-400 degree oil for one to two minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Do not over cook. This will result in loss of filling.
Enjoy Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Sticks alone or serve with Gluten Free Onion Rings and Southwest Chicken Potato Skins as part of a gluten free finger food night.
Marissa Carter - Marissa is a Gluten Free Foodie, Freelance Writer, Homeschool Mom, Non-Profit Owner...Trying to do it all at once and loving every ...
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