Description
A detailed recipe for making air fryer mozzarella sticks that are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the mozzarella sticks by cutting them into even pieces.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured stick into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Roll the stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated sticks on a plate and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray and arrange the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in grated Parmesan cheese with the breadcrumbs.
- Experiment with different seasonings in the breadcrumb mixture, such as paprika or cayenne pepper.
- Ensure the mozzarella sticks are fully frozen before air frying to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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