Mozzarella Sticks - Paleo, Vegan, AIP, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

slices of cold tapioca cheese (cut 1/2" wide and 1.5-2" long) You'll be dredging them through 3 different bowls to build up the crust

Bowl #1 1 tbsp tapioca starch

Bowl #2 mix together:

cassava flour

dried basil

dried oregano

granulated onion

granulated garlic

unrefined salt and black pepper to taste (omit black pepper if desired for AIP)

sparkling mineral water or club soda

Bowl #3 mix together:

about 3 tbsp crushed plantain chips, casabe bread (the brand Yucan Crunch is a great option if you want to support a Paleo business!), or potato chips (cooked in a healthy fat like avocado oil or coconut oil )

about 1.5 tbsp tapioca starch mixed well with the crushed coating of choice

fat for frying (coconut oil, lard, bacon fat, tallow, avocado oil, ghee all work depending on your dietary needs)

marinara sauce for dipping, if desired (here's my AIP nomato marinara sauce