Description
Crispy and cheesy air fryer mozzarella sticks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Cut mozzarella cheese into sticks.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Dredge each cheese stick in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place cheese sticks in the basket without crowding.
- Spray the tops of the cheese sticks with cooking spray.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double bread the mozzarella sticks.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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