Description
Deliciously crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks with a gooey cheesy center, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- Mozzarella cheese sticks (cut in half if desired)
- Flour
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- Breadcrumbs
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella sticks in half if you prefer shorter bites.
- Set up your breading station: one bowl with flour, a second with beaten eggs, and a third filled with breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, dip it in eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Freeze the breaded sticks for about 30 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the sticks in a single layer.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping!
Notes
For extra crunchiness, consider double-dipping your mozzarella sticks in the egg and breadcrumbs for an extra-thick coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: mozzarella sticks, air fryer, appetizers, vegetarian, comfort food