Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Description
The recipe involves cutting mozzarella sticks in half for manageable sizes, then coating each in a sequence of flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned panko breadcrumbs twice to create a thick crust. Cooking in an air fryer at 390°F crisps the coating in 6 to 7 minutes without oil submersion, producing crunchy, golden sticks while preventing cheese leakage.
This method delivers a lighter alternative to deep-frying while maintaining that classic combination of crispy coating and gooey melted cheese inside. Serving them warm preserves the textural contrast and makes them enjoyable for dipping.
Leftover mozzarella sticks can be cooled completely and stored in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to two weeks. Reheat in the air fryer or oven at 350°F until warm to restore crispness without melting the cheese too much.
Ingredients
- 8 mozzarella sticks cut in half
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 large egg beaten
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Cut mozzarella sticks in half to control portion size and cooking time.
- Let mozzarella sticks cool to room temperature before storing to maintain texture.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers or freezer bags; they keep well for 1-2 weeks.
- Reheat in air fryer or oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes to restore crispness and heat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% 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.
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