Crispy gluten-free mozzarella bites served with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6piecemozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1/4cupgluten-free flour
- 2pieceeggs
- 2tbspwater
- 2cupsgluten-free bread crumbs
- 1dashsalt
- 1vegetable oil
- 1marinara sauce
How to make Gluten-Free Mozzarella Bites
Preparation
Cut each mozzarella string cheese stick into 6 pieces.
Add flour to one bowl.
Whisk together eggs and water in another bowl.
Add bread crumbs to a third bowl and season with salt, then stir to combine.
Coating
Work with 4 cheese bites at a time. Roll them in the flour, tapping off any excess.
Add to the egg mixture and use a fork to coat.
Transfer bites to the bread crumbs and use your fingers to coat each bite.
Add bites back into the egg mixture, use a fork to coat, and then transfer back to the bread crumbs for a double coating.
Place bites onto a large plate and repeat with remaining cheese.
Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until breading is set.
Frying
Add enough oil to a small, heavy-bottomed pan to come 2 inches up the sides.
Turn the heat to slightly above medium and heat until the oil reaches 365 - 370 degrees.
Fry bites in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, until golden brown, about 30 seconds.
Scoop bites onto a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
Serve immediately with warmed marinara sauce.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
Double coating the bites helps to keep the cheese from leaking out during frying.
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