How to Make Perfect Faux "mozzarella" sticks

Faux "mozzarella" sticks. Homemade Mozzarella Sticks are simple to make, and a wonderfully ooey gooey snack! Freezing them before frying is the secret for this recipe. I've always loved the ooey gooey stretchiness of a.

Come by and try the Mozzarella Sticks or any of our other delicious recipes at your neighborhood's Arby's! Stretchy, cheesy, melty mozzarella that's battered and fried. Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are insanely easy to make at home with this recipe from Delish.com. You can cook Faux "mozzarella" sticks using 5 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Faux "mozzarella" sticks

1. You need 1/2 half of brick of firm tofu.
2. You need 1.5 cups of flour.
3. You need 1.5 cups of bread crumbs.
4. You need of Water.
5. Prepare of garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, nutritional yeast.

Mozzarella sticks are the quintessential party appetizer. These ooey, gooey mozzarella sticks are sure to impress. The best part: because they are air The recipe is for regular mozzarella sticks, but you can substitute vegan mozzarella for the same effect. I freaking LOVE mozzarella sticks, but I never make them at home, because helllooooo I only deep fry when absolutely necessary, because it's kind of a pain in the butt.

Faux "mozzarella" sticks instructions

1. Press tofu to remove excess liquid.
2. Cut the brick in half along the short side. Store the other half in a freezer bag for another meal. Cut remaining half lengthwise so that you'll have to equal sheets. Cut Into strips that resemble mozzarella sticks (8-10) Not too thin or thick. Season two sides with garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, and nutritional yeast..
3. Put the flour into a shallow dish. Mix with garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, and nutritional yeast. Put tofu strips into flour mixture and cover all sides. Remove from the flour..
4. Add water to the remaining flour until it looks like thin pancake mix. Add the bread crumbs to a shallow dish. Coat the seasoned tofu strips in the wet mix the toss in the bread crumbs..
5. Immediately place the coated strips on a greased cookie sheet, if baking. If frying, place in a plate until you are ready to fry..
6. Place in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes then turn and bake for another 10 minutes.make sure you monitor them the second 10 minutes to make sure they don't burn. Bake longer if they aren't crispy enough. It all depends on your oven..
7. If frying, make sure the oil is at 350 degrees and only fry for a few minutes while watching them closely. They will get too dark and/or burn. Remove from the oil and place on a rack to drain..

Mozzarella Sticks Recipe photo by Taste of Home. This was my kid's favorite lunch this year, not only did we have Air Fried Mozzarella Sticks, we also had Instant. These baked mozzarella sticks are just as crispy and full of melted cheese liked the fried version, minus all of the fat and calories. These mozzarella sticks are seriously good and addicting! Dip in egg and crumbs again.