Description
These Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are a crispy and cheesy snack that’s perfect for dipping. They are easy to make and cook up quickly in the air fryer, resulting in a delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Mozzarella Sticks:
- 8 mozzarella string cheese
Breading:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional:
- 2/3 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Mozzarella Sticks: Unwrap and cut the mozzarella sticks in half.
- Breading Station: Set up three bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs with seasonings.
- Bread the Sticks: Dredge the mozzarella sticks in flour, then egg, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Freeze: Place breaded sticks on a baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer, brush sticks with oil, and cook at 390 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy with marinara sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double coat the sticks in egg and breadcrumbs.
- Check sticks during cooking as air fryers vary.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 5 minutes.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 88 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 267mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0.002g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
