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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks: 10 Irresistible Cheesy Bites

Crispy air fryer mozzarella sticks that are easy to make and delicious.

  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese sticks
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut mozzarella sticks in half if desired.
  3. Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a third bowl.
  4. Coat each cheese stick in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  5. Place the breaded sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Spray the mozzarella sticks lightly with cooking spray.
  7. Air fry for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve hot with marinara sauce.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan to the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Make sure the cheese sticks are frozen before breading for best results.
  • Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 sticks
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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