Description
Crispy gluten-free mozzarella sticks coated with crushed pistachios for a nutty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- 1/2 cup crushed pistachios
- 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix crushed pistachios, gluten-free breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in beaten egg, then coat with the pistachio mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry mozzarella sticks for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Use cold mozzarella sticks for easier handling.
- Double-coat for extra crispiness.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg