Description
Delightful and cheesy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks with a crispy golden exterior, perfect for snacks or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half.
- Set up a dredging station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning in a third.
- Dip each mozzarella stick first in flour, then in the eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place the coated sticks on a plate and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then place the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer, making sure they are not touching.
- Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray and air fry for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For an extra crunch, swap breadcrumbs for panko or use gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mozzarella sticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg