Description
Enjoy a deliciously cheesy snack with these crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks, perfect for game nights or quick family treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package frozen mozzarella sticks
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- cooking spray
- marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Dip the floured mozzarella stick into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Roll the egg-coated mozzarella stick in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Repeat the coating process for all mozzarella sticks.
- Place the coated mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Spray the mozzarella sticks lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry the mozzarella sticks for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the mozzarella sticks from the air fryer.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Using frozen cheese sticks helps maintain their shape during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: air-fryer
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: mozzarella sticks, air fryer, snack, cheese, appetizer