Description
These Gluten Free Mozzarella Cheese Bites are crispy, golden, and gooey on the inside. Made with simple ingredients and double-coated for a perfect crust, they’re a delicious gluten-free snack or appetizer that’s quick to prepare and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
- 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut into 6 pieces each
- 1/4 cup gluten free flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups gluten free bread crumbs (finely ground; Schar or similar recommended)
- Salt, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella string cheese sticks into bite-sized pieces (6 pieces per stick).
- Prepare three bowls: one with gluten free flour, one with whisked eggs and water, and one with seasoned gluten free bread crumbs.
- Roll each piece of cheese in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating for a double layer.
- Place coated bites on a plate and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to set the coating.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 365°F.
- Fry the bites in small batches for about 30 seconds until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Add garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
- Use crushed gluten free cereal instead of breadcrumbs for added crunch.
- Keep the bites warm in a 275°F oven before serving.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Double-coating and chilling are key to preventing cheese from leaking during frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 bites
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
