Description
Crispy mozzarella sticks made easily in your air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half.
- Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with spices.
- Coat each cheese piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Freeze coated sticks for 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange sticks in single layer, spray with oil.
- Cook for 4 minutes, flip, cook 3 more minutes.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Freezing prevents cheese from melting too quickly
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket
- Best eaten fresh
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: air fryer mozzarella sticks, easy appetizer, cheese snacks