Recipe: GF Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients:
8 mozzarella cheese sticks
1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare the mozzarella sticks. Cut the mozzarella sticks in half.
2. Freeze them for 30 minutes to ensure they don’t melt too quickly during cooking
3. Set up a breading station:
   Bowl 1: Gluten-free flour.
   Bowl 2: Whisk together the eggs and milk.
   Bowl 3: Mix gluten-free breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bread the mozzarella sticks:Coat each stick in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and roll in breadcrumbs.Repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps for a second coating for extra crispiness.
5. Freeze the coated sticks for another 15-20 minutes to firm up.
6. Air fry the mozzarella sticks:
   • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
   • Place the mozzarella sticks in a single layer without overcrowding.
   • Lightly spray the tops of the sticks with oil for even more crispiness. (Optional)
   • Air fry for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve: Enjoy immediately with marinara sauce or your favorite gluten-free dip.
   
   Molly's personal favorite would be to dip them into another type of cheese. Follow along on Youtube to see this recipe in action.