"My Vegan Mozzarella Sticks are crispy on the outside and ooey-gooey cheesy on the inside. Serve them with a marinara dipping sauce. Just remember to uphold the MOST important appetizer law: make enough so everyone gets the same number of mozzarella sticks and avoid that awkward staredown of the last one on the plate!..."
INGREDIENTS
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5-ounce block vegan mozzarella
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3/4 cup chickpea flour, divided
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1 tablespoon cornmeal
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
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1/2 cup water
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1 cup crushed rice cereal or bread crumbs
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1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon vegan grated Parmesan
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Safflower oil, for frying