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Mozzarella Sticks in Air Fryer Recipe
Double breaded, crisp, and gooey air-fried cheese sticks are an irresistible snack! This easy air fryer recipe has steps for homemade and frozen mozzarella sticks.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Freeze Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 26 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup marinara for dipping
- Oil spray
Instructions
- Set out three bowls. Place the eggs and milk and one bowl. Whisk to combine. In the second bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well. Place the all-purpose flour in the third bowl.
- Unwrap the cheese sticks and cut in half to create 24 pieces. Toss the cheese sticks in the flour until well coated.
- Set out a large baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. One at a time, dunk the floured cheese sticks in egg wash, then in breadcrumbs, back into the egg wash, and back in the breadcrumbs. That’s one coating of flour, but two coatings of egg wash and breadcrumbs, for a thick coating to hold in the melted cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Then repeat, repeat, repeat.
- Once all the cheese sticks are breaded, place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least one hour. *Once the cheese sticks are frozen solid, you can place them in a freezer bag and keep them frozen for later use.
- DO NOT THAW THE CHEESE STICKS. *When ready to air fry, preheat the air fryer to 360°F. Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray, then place half the cheese sticks in the basket in a single layer. Spray the tops of the cheese sticks with the oil spray.
- Air fry for 5 minutes. Gently shake the basket, then air fry for another 1 to 3 minutes. Be sure to check the air fryer after 6 minutes to make sure they do not overcook and bust open.
- Repeat with the remaining mozzarella sticks. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
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Notes
- Store homemade mozzarella sticks in an airtight ziplock bag and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4sticks
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
1253mg
(52%)
Potassium
232mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
321IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4sticks | |
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1253mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 321IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.