Description
Make crispy mozzarella sticks in your air fryer with minimal oil for a quick and delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and black pepper.
- Roll each mozzarella piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated sticks on a plate and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between them.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Freezing the sticks before cooking prevents melting.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Check sticks halfway through cooking to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: air fryer mozzarella sticks, crispy cheese sticks, easy appetizer