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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Super cheesy with a crunchy bread crumb coating, these Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate appetizer!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 mozzarella cheese strings
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella sticks in half.
- Whisk eggs with 1 tablespoon water. In a separate bowl combine bread crumbs, Panko bread crumbs, vegetable oil, and garlic powder. Place flour in a 3rd bowl and season with salt & pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella stick into the eggs and then into the flour mixture. Dip back into the eggs and finally into the bread crumb mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet and freeze at least 30 minutes (or up to 6 months).
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
- Generously spray mozzarella sticks with oil or cooking spray. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes or until crisp.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- No Air Fryer? No Problem! These can be baked in a preheated oven at 400°F for 9-11 minutes.
- These are frozen before cooking to allow the crumbs to crisp up without the cheese melting out.
- Be sure to preheat the air fryer and keep in mind that air fryers can vary. Check them early at about 4 minutes. Once you see cheese starting to bubble, they're ready.
- Purchased frozen mozzarella sticks will cook for about 5-7 minutes at 390°F.
Nutrition Information
Calories
348
(17%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
727mg
(30%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
156IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.