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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Delicious Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks make for a perfect appetizer with a crispy exterior and gooey cheese inside.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 sticks
Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 8 sticks whole milk mozzarella or low-fat

Instructions
 

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper. Lightly beat the egg in a wide, shallow bowl. Combine the Italian seasoning, salt, and breadcrumbs in a second wide, shallow bowl.
  • Dip a mozzarella stick into the beaten egg and coat it completely. Dip the stick into the bowl with the breadcrumbs and coat completely. Transfer to a wax paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Pull the mozzarella sticks out of the freezer, dip them into the egg and then the breadcrumb mix, and freeze them for another 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Set your air fryer to 390°F. Spray the air fryer basket and the mozzarella sticks with nonstick cooking spray. Air fry the mozzarella sticks for 6 to 8 minutes until the exterior is golden and crispy.
  • Remove from the fryer, cool just long enough to avoid burning your tongue, and eat immediately!

Notes

You can freeze these mozzarella sticks before air frying for easy preparation later. Make sure to adjust the air frying time if cooking frozen sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 7g
Keyword Air Fryer, Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks, Appetizer, cheese sticks, Easy Recipe, Snack
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