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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks - All the stretchy cheesy and crispy goodness you've been craving! All without that unnecessary grease. Bask in this glorious appetizer as a casual snack or serve it to guests as part of your appetizer table. This recipe comes complete with detailed freezing instructions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 143 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 Mozzarella Sticks cut in half
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

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  1. Prep: Preheat the air fryer to 390℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in another shallow bowl, and add the flour to a 3rd shallow bowl.
  2. Dredge: Dip each mozzarella stick to fully coat in the flour, then the beaten eggs, into the breadcrumb mixture eggs again, and finally breadcrumb mixture one last time. So flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, eggs, breadcrumbs. Place them on the baking sheet and repeat until all the sticks are dredged.
  3. Cook: Place the mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cook them in batches if there isn't enough room. Spray the sticks with a bit of cooking spray, close the lid, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Serve warm with marinara sauce.

Notes

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  • I cut my mozzarella sticks in half since they were a bit too long. 
  • Nutritional information is for 2 half sticks or 1 whole stick.
  • Let your mozzarella sticks cool down to room temperature before storing leftovers. You can transfer them to an airtight container or sealable freezer bag. These leftovers with last 1-2 weeks.
  • You can reheat leftovers either in the oven or your air fryer. Preheat your oven or air fryer to 350℉. If using the oven, place the sticks on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake or air fry for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2sticks Calories 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 293mg (12%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 78IU (2%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143

% Daily Value*

Serving 2sticks
Calories 143kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 293mg 12%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 78IU 2%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.