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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Delicious Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are a perfect appetizer or snack, crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sticks
Calories 161 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • fork

Ingredients
  

Eggs and Coating

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1 cup plain or Italian Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning optional if using Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus an additional pinch
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper plus an additional pinch
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable or olive oil

Coating and Cheese

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 sticks mozzarella string cheese
  • 1 spray nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 garnish freshly chopped or dried parsley for serving, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, add eggs and water. Beat them with a fork until combined.
  • In a separate, shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian Seasoning, salt, pepper, and oil.
  • In another shallow dish, add flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Remove the plastic wrappings from mozzarella sticks and slice each in half lengthwise.
  • Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Take one stick and dip it into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drain off.
  • Roll the stick in the flour, coating all sides.
  • Dip the floured cheese stick back in the egg, allowing excess to drain off.
  • Roll the stick in the panko mixture, covering all sides.
  • Place the stick on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining sticks.
  • Once all sticks are coated, place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
  • Remove the sticks from the freezer and spray all sides with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the sticks in the basket with space in between, cooking in batches if necessary.
  • Cook for 4-7 minutes or until crispy; check at the four-minute mark.
  • Serve immediately topped with parsley and your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

A serving size is two mozzarella sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 2sticksCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSodium: 436mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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