Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks air fry up wonderfully crispy with just a minimal amount of oil. So much easier than baking or deep-frying.
Crispy Coating
The mozzarella sticks get double coated for an extra crispy exterior. I like to use a mixture of Panko crumbs and Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs for the coating. The Panko crumbs are extra crisp and the breadcrumbs help evenly coat the mozzarella sticks.
How To Make Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)
- Prepare the mozzarella. Cut each stick in half into 2 shorter pieces.
- Prepare the coating. You will need 3 bowls. Place flour in one bowl, eggs and milk in a second bowl, and Panko crumb/breadcrumb mixture in a third.
- Coat the mozzarella sticks. Roll each mozzarella stick in flour and dip in egg mixture and then coat in breadcrumbs. Dip a second time in egg mixture and then one more time in breadcrumbs.
- Freeze. Freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat air fryer and air fry. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees. Spray basket with oil. Add half the mozzarella sticks. Spray them with oil. Air fry 5 minutes, then shake the basket and air fry another minute or two. Repeat with remaining mozzarella sticks.
How To Serve
Serve mozzarella sticks immediately after making. I like to serve them with marinara sauce or pizza sauce, but they are also great with ranch dressing.
Recipe Tips
- Spray the mozzarella sticks with a little oil. This will help them get really golden and crispy.
- Do not crowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary. There needs to be plenty of room for the air to circulate.
- Check frequently. Air fryers cook at different rates. As soon as you start seeing cheese oozing out, it’s time to remove them from the air fryer.
Storage
Best eaten right away but will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days and can be reheated at 350 degrees in an air fryer.
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks air fry up wonderfully crispy with just a minimal amount of oil. So much easier than baking or deep-frying.
Yield: 4
Calories: 452kcal
Materials
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Panko crumbs
- 1 teasooon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- oil, for spraying
- pizza sauce or marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Cut each cheese stick in half.
- Place flour in a shallow bowl.Whisk together eggs and milk in a second bowl.Combine breadcrumbs, Panko crumbs, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a pie plate or shallow dish.
- Coat cheese sticks in flour. Then dip in egg and then coat in breadcrumb mixture.Dip in egg a second time and then coat in breadcrumb mixture a second time.
- Place on a small baking sheet or in a disposable pan and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees.Spray air fryer basket with oil. Place half the cheese sticks in basket and spray with oil.Air fry at 390 degrees for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and air fry another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining cheese sticks.
- Serve with sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1105mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 4mg
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