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Crispy Homemade Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Deliciously crispy mozzarella sticks made in an air fryer, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mozzarella Sticks
  • 12 oz mozzarella cheese sticks cut into 3-inch pieces
Breading Mixture
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably panko
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Cooking Spray
  • 1 tbsp olive oil spray

Method
 

Prepare the Mozzarella Sticks
  1. Cut mozzarella cheese into 3-inch pieces and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Bread the Cheese Sticks
  1. Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
  2. Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a plate and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
Air Fry the Mozzarella Sticks
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  2. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
  3. Arrange the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  4. Spray the tops of the mozzarella sticks with olive oil spray.
  5. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Serve
  1. Remove the mozzarella sticks from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.
  2. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add grated Parmesan cheese to the bread crumb mixture.

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