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Gluten-Free Mozzarella Sticks

Gluten-Free Mozzarella Sticks Recipe an indulgent crispy and crunchy outside with an ooey gooey inside. It has a satisfying cheese pull.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast For Dinner, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Air Fryer Recipe, Appetizer for Two, Finger Food, Gluten-Free Appetizer, Gluten-Free Appetizer's For Dinner Party, Gluten-Free Mozzarella Sticks, Low Carb Appetizer, Party Food, Super Bowl Finger Food, Tailgating Food
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Freezer Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 sticks
Calories 74kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Ingredients

  • 1 whole egg can use just the egg white
  • 4 sticks of Mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup cassava flour
  • 1/2 cup gluten free panko crumbs
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp pink salt
  • 3 sprays of avocado oil from a can

Instructions

  • First, unwrap cheese sticks and cut in half.
    4 sticks of Mozzarella
  • Second, make a dredging station with three separate paper plates.
  • Third, place the beaten egg onto a plate.
    1 whole egg
  • Fourth, place the cassava flour onto another of the plates.
    1/4 cup cassava flour
  • Fifth, on the last plate add the panko crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper and salt, stirring until combined.
    1/2 cup gluten free panko crumbs, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/8 tsp white pepper, 1/4 tsp pink salt
  • Dip the cheese sticks into the flour, followed by the beaten egg, and lastly into the panko.
  • To get extra crispy double dip into all three plates beginning with the flour and ending with the panko crumbs.
  • Finally, place the dipped cheese sticks onto an Air Fryer tray and place into the freezer for a minimum of 40 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 375 or in the Air Fyer to 390 F.
  • Spray the cheese sticks with avocado oil.
    3 sprays of avocado oil from a can
  • Place the cheese sticks an inch apart onto a tray or inside the basket of an Air Fryer.
  • Set the timer for 5 minutes or until crispy.  
  • Remove the cheese sticks from the Air Fyer if the cheese starts to bubble out of the crust.
  • Allow to cool slightly and serve with your favorite sauce. 

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 8.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 74
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3 g 5 %
Saturated Fat 2 g 8 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 32 mg 11 %
Sodium 177 mg 7 %
Potassium 4 mg 0 %
Total Carbohydrate g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g 2 %
Sugars 0 g  
Protein 5 g 10 %
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 1 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 8sticks | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg