1 Recipe - Shreddable Vegan Mozzarella- OR a block of store bought vegan mozzarella
1/4 cup - all purpose flour
1/2 cup - unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp - cornstarch
1 cup - fine breadcrumbs
1 tsp - Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp - garlic powder
peanut or vegetable oil- for frying
marinara sauce- for serving
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare a batch of Shreddable Vegan Mozzarella, or get out another store bought vegan mozzarella block, and cut into sticks 2-3 inches long, 1/2 inch wide.
- Gather 3 shallow bowls. In the first, add the flour. In the second, whisk the almond milk and cornstarch. In the third, stir the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning and garlic powder together.
- Dip each cheese stick into the flour to coat, then into the milk/cornstarch, then into the bowl with the breadcrumbs and pat to coat the cheese stick. Use one hand for the dry bowls, and your other hand for the wet bowl.
- Place onto the lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour. This is so that the cheese won’t melt before the crumbs get crispy! Overnight works as well.
- To fry: After freezing, get out a large pot and fill it with oil 2-3 inches deep. Use a thermometer to make sure the oil is heated to 350 degrees F, then place the cheese sticks in the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate.
- Or bake: After freezing, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the pan from the freezer and spray the tops of the sticks with oil. Bake for about 8-10 minutes until the cheese is warm and the outside is golden.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping and enjoy!
- For gluten free, use gluten free breadcrumbs and gluten free flour.
- I tested them with my vegan mozzarella as well as Miyoko's mozzarella block. Both worked really well!
- To air fry: Place the sticks in the air fryer tray and cook at 350ºF for about 7 minutes. They should be golden brown and hot when they’re done.
- You can easily make these a night or two beforehand! Just keep them in the freezer until you’re ready to bake or fry.
- Leftover mozzarella sticks can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees.