Description
Crispy air fryer mozzarella sticks with an almond flour crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the mozzarella sticks in half if desired.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each mozzarella stick into the egg, then coat it in the almond flour mixture.
- Place coated sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray the sticks lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the almond flour mixture.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Experiment with different cheese types for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: air fryer mozzarella sticks almond flour crust