GLUTEN-FREE MOZZARELLA BITES

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Lightly coated mozzarella deep-fried to perfection and suitable for those who are gluten free.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup gluten-free corn flakes
¼ cup potato starch
1 teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 egg
2 (8 ounce) balls fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into wedges
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place corn flakes in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until crushed.
  • Combine crushed corn flakes, potato starch, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning in a shallow dish. Beat egg in a second shallow dish.
  • Dip mozzarella cheese pieces first in egg, then in the corn flake mixture.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add breaded mozzarella cheese; fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a baking pan lined with a wire rack to drain excess grease.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 599.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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