Description
Make crispy, golden mozzarella sticks in your air fryer with this easy recipe. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella sticks in half for smaller portions or leave whole.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, then dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated sticks on a tray and freeze for 30 minutes to set.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Arrange sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Freezing prevents cheese from melting too quickly.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: air fryer mozzarella sticks, crispy cheese sticks, easy appetizer, vegetarian snack