Air fryer cheese sticks
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Air fryer cheese sticks
Description
This recipe requires coating mozzarella sticks with flour, then egg, and finally a seasoned mix of Italian breadcrumbs, panko, and grated Parmesan cheese. After breading, the sticks are frozen until firm, which is crucial to prevent the cheese from oozing during cooking. The air fryer cooks the cheese sticks at 390°F without preheating for 5 to 6 minutes, allowing the coating to crisp up while warming the cheese inside.
The texture balance achieved is a crunchy crust that contrasts the soft and stretchy mozzarella. Watching the sticks closely during cooking is important to avoid overcooking and cheese leakage. After cooking, the sticks need a brief resting time to firm slightly before serving.
Air fryer cheese sticks are best served warm, paired with a favorite dipping sauce such as marinara or ranch. This method offers a less oily alternative to deep frying, producing a satisfying appetizer or snack with familiar flavors and texture.
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/8 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- You will need 3 small bowls. Place flour in one bowl, eggs in a second bowl (beat them together) and then both bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a third bowl (mixed together).
- Cut each string cheese in half and line a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Coat one sting cheese in the flour, then in the eggs, then in the bread crumb mixture. Place on the cookie sheet.
- Continue to do this until all of the string cheese are on the cookie sheet.
- Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours until frozen through.
- Do not preheat the air fryer.
- Spray the cheese sticks with olive oil and cook them in the air fryer at 390 degrees F for 5-6 minutes until they begin to brown and get soft. Watch them closely as if they are over cooked, the cheese will seep out of the breading.
- Let sit for a few minutes and then serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 332mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 61IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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