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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Freezing Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 21 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 416 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 8 mozzarella cheese strings cut in half
  • Spray oil

Instructions

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  1. Find a rimmed baking sheet that will fit in your freezer. Line it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a shallow bowl mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  3. Break the eggs in a separate bowl and whisk them together. Add the flour to 3rd shallow bowl.
  4. Cut the mozzarella sticks in half so they are easier to handle.
  5. Dip a mozzarella stick in flour, the egg mixture, and the bread crumb mixture. Then dip it back in the eggs and the breadcrumbs again so the cheese stick is coated in breading.
  6. Lay the coated stick on the lined baking sheet. Coat the rest of the cheesesticks.
  7. Freeze the prepared sticks for at least an hour. Don't try to skip this step!
  8. Preheat air fryer at 400 degrees F for 3 minutes.
  9. Take the frozen mozzarella sticks out and spray them lightly with cooking oil. Put them in a single layer in the air fryer and cook them at 400 F for 6 minutes.
  10. Let them sit for a few minutes before eating so you don't burn your mouth. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Marinara sauce or ranch dressing are classics, but pick whatever you like best.

Notes

  • Freezing the cheese sticks before baking them is essential. If you skip this step, the cheese will melt too quickly, resulting in a big mess.
  • If you don't have seasoned breadcrumbs add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to unseasoned breadcrumbs.
  • Don't use commercial spray oil to coat the mozzarella sticks. The additives can damage the nonstick finish of the air fryer basket. Buy a cheap spray bottle and fill it with vegetable oil.
  • Freezing the cheese sticks before baking them is essential. If you skip this step, the cheese will melt too quickly, resulting in a big mess.
  • If you don't have seasoned breadcrumbs add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to unseasoned breadcrumbs.
  • Don't use commercial spray oil to coat the mozzarella sticks. The additives can damage the nonstick finish of the air fryer basket. Buy a cheap spray bottle and fill it with vegetable oil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 1091mg (45%) Potassium 139mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 293IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 220mg (22%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

% Daily Value*

Calories 416kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 1091mg 45%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 293IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 220mg 22%
Iron 3mg 17%

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