Description
Make crispy mozzarella sticks in your air fryer with this simple recipe. Enjoy a quick and delicious snack with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 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 Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, then dip in egg, and finally roll in breadcrumbs. Repeat for a double coating.
- Place coated sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 400°F for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let cool for a minute before serving with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Freeze mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes before breading for better texture.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Check sticks halfway to prevent sticking.
- Serve immediately for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: air fryer mozzarella sticks, crispy cheese sticks, easy appetizer