Learn how easy it is to make this vegan mozzarella sticks recipe. It’s a vegan mozzarella cheese coated in a breadcrumb coating and fried to a crispy texture. This vegan appetizer or snack will win you over with one crunchy bite.
Check out my vegan cheese sauce, no nuts. Or consider making these vegan appetizers. If you haven’t tried vegan cheese recipes, you need to. It gives you a taste similar to cheese but without the dairy.
This vegan mozzarella sticks recipe is…
- vegan
- vegetarian
- free milk
- Appetizer or snack
- Easy to make
- pan fry
How to Make Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
The printable recipe card has complete steps on how to make vegan mozzarella sticks. A quick walk through on how it is made.
- Preheat oil in a heavy pan. Make sure it reads 350 degrees.
- Then you cut the vegan cheese into rectangular pieces.
- Whisk together your flour, milk and salt in a bowl.
- Dip in flour mixture then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Pan fry making sure the outside is golden brown all over.
- Serve with marinara dipping sauce, if desired.
Helpful Tips for Making Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
cut cheese
I like to cut into long rectangles to work like the traditional mozzarella sticks you’d order at a restaurant. Depending on how long or short the cooking time is.
Pan for frying
Having a heavy duty pan allows the oil to heat evenly. If your pan is light, it can create hot and cold spots and potentially cause you to cook unevenly.
Vegan Mozzarella Sticks Variation
cheese
I used a cashew based mozzarella vegan cheese. You are more than welcome to swap it out with any vegetarian cheese of your choice.
Breadcrumbs
I used Italian flavored bread crumbs but you can swap with plain breadcrumbs. Then add the spices you want to flavor your mozzarella sticks.
Oven baked
Instead of pan frying you can place these sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spray with cooking oil and bake at 425 for 10 minutes or more. I flip halfway through, and then spray the other side with cooking spray. Cooking spray allows the sticks to crisp up.
Vegan Mozzarella Sticks FAQs
What is vegan mozzarella cheese made of?
Vegan cheese is usually made with nuts. They are made with vegetable proteins instead of dairy based.
Is vegan cheese healthier than dairy cheese?
Vegan cheese is a healthy alternative to dairy cheese. No dairy protein, fat etc. You will find that dairy-free foods are recommended.
Can you freeze vegan mozzarella sticks?
After you bake the sticks you place them on a lined baking sheet. Then refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Once they are frozen you place them in a freezer container and freeze for 1-2 months Then when you go to cook the mozzarella sticks you cook them straight from frozen.
How to store leftover mozzarella sticks?
If you don’t eat all of your mozzarella sticks, you refrigerate them in a sealed container or freezer bag. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can eat them cold or hot. You will find that the outer crunch is softer.
Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
These vegan mozzarella sticks are the perfect plant-based appetizer! Stretchy vegan mozzarella tossed in a crunchy breadcrumb topping, pan fried and served with a marinara dipping sauce.
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Serving: 24 pieces
Calories: 63kcal
Materials
- 8 oz Vegan Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ the cup unsweetened almond milk
- ⅔ the cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 the cup Italian Style Breadcrumbs
- Canola oil for frying
- For serving marinara optional
instructions
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Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan to 350 F
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While the oil is heating, cut the vegan mozzarella into small rectangular pieces
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Whisk together the flour, almond milk, and salt in a medium bowl
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Dip the mozzarella pieces in the batter, then shake off the excess.
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Next, add in the breadcrumbs.
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Repeat until all mozzarella is coated.
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Gently add a few mozzarella sticks to the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pan, and fry for a few minutes, then use tongs to carefully remove them to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Repeat until all mozzarella sticks are fried
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Serve hot with marinara
Comment
- They are just as delicious as “regular” mozzarella sticks, the flavor is perfect, the only difference is the vegan mozzarella cheese doesn’t “stretch” the same way.
- Cheese is easy to work with, as it doesn’t melt and expand uniformly, and it doesn’t need to be cooled before deep-frying.
- I used a cashew based vegan mozzarella style cheese
nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Sugars: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.05mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg