In a medium sized bowl place the flour, garlic powder, salt and cornmeal. Add 1/2 cup of water, mix and then add more water if required. I needed closer to 1 cup. Mix until the batter resembles a pancake batter.
Place the breadcrumbs, salt, parsley, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder into a wide, shallow bowl and toss together.
Cut the cheese into 12 sticks, ours were about 1 inch by 1/2 inch.
Heat up 3-4 inches of oil in a medium sized saucepan, on a medium heat.
Place the mozzarella sticks into the wet batter and cover, then place the sticks into the breadcrumb mix and toss around until completely covered in breadcrumbs. Place on a tray until the oil has heated.
The oil should bubble a bit, but not smoke. If it smokes, it's too hot!! We stuck a candy thermometer in and fried at 160C. Fry 3 sticks at a time, for about 45 seconds - 1 minute until golden brown.
Place cooked mozzarella sticks onto a plate covered with kitchen towel to absorb any excess oil.
Serve immediately with marinara sauce or salsa.
Notes
Recipe from We Heart Vegan - http://weheartvegan.com/2013/01/02/vegan-mozzarella-sticks/