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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.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time7 minutes
Freeze2 hours
Total Time2 hours 27 minutes
Course: Appetizer
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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