Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Delicious and crispy air fryer mozzarella sticks that are gooey on the inside, perfect for snacking or parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each cheese stick in the flour, followed by the egg wash, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated sticks on a tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray and arrange the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer.
- Air fry the mozzarella sticks for about 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs. You can also spice up the breadcrumbs with garlic powder or cayenne for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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