Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Deliciously crispy air fryer mozzarella sticks with a gooey center, perfect for game nights or snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning and salt.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then egg, and finally roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray and arrange the mozzarella sticks in a single layer.
- Spray the tops of the mozzarella sticks with cooking oil.
- Cook in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For best results, freeze mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes before cooking to prevent the cheese from oozing out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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