Description
A simple recipe for making crispy mozzarella sticks in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Freeze cheese sticks for about 30 minutes.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Dip each cheese stick in flour, coat with egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Place breaded sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray sticks with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the breadcrumbs.
- Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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