Mediterranean Diet Friendly Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
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4 servings
For the sticks
- 12 oz vegan mozzarella, in block form
For the breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plain unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 ½ cups plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Chef's tipRegular bread crumbs are finer and less crunchy than panko. Use the same amount; coatings and toppings will be a bit denser and less crisp. - 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For frying
- ½ cup neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil), for frying
Chef's tipAvocado oil is neutral and handles high heat, making it a good all-purpose swap.Chef's tipAvocado oil is neutral and handles high heat, making it a good all-purpose swap.
For serving
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the vegan mozzarella block into sticks roughly 3 inches long and 3/4 inch wide — you should get about 12 sticks. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment and freeze for at least 1 hour, until firm throughout.
- 2
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: flour in the first, plant-based milk in the second, and the combined breadcrumbs, panko, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in the third. Stir the breadcrumb mixture until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
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