Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are the perfect cozy snack, crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. They are made with simple ingredients and cook in under 10 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 8 whole milk mozzarella sticks
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 1¼ cups panko breadcrumbs (90g)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon. garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- marinara sauce for dipping
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Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella sticks in half crosswise to make 16 pieces.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs in a second shallow dish, and combine the panko, Italian seasonings, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third shallow dish.
- Dip each cheese stick in flour, then the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Dredge again in the egg and then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 month in an airtight container.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes. Spray the basket and frozen sticks with oil. Air fry in batches, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve hot with marinara.
Notes
- Double-dredge the cheese sticks. Make sure to dredge the mozzarella cheese sticks twice by giving them a double layer of coating in the egg and breadcrumb mixture. This will create a proper barrier to keep the breading from cracking or splitting too fast when cooked and letting the cheese ooze out.
- Keep an eye on them in the air fryer! While the double dredge adds some extra protection from oozing cheese, the longer the mozzarella sticks cook, the more likely they are to burst and let the melted cheese flow out. Your air fryer may differ in temperature, so start checking them every minute after 6 minutes.
- Don't skip the freezing step! This step is worth the extra time and is essential to make air fried mozzarella sticks. If you don't freeze them before cooking, the cheese will melt too early and spill out before the coating is fully cooked.
- Air fry in batches if needed. To make the crispiest mozzarella sticks in the air fryer, place them in a single layer so they do not touch each other and leave about ½ inch between each one for good airflow. Avoid overcrowding the basket by cooking in two batches!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
900mg
(38%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
136IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 900mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 136IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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