Description
Crispy air fryer mozzarella sticks that are gooey on the inside and perfect for game days or movie nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella sticks (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (seasoned or plain)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer and lightly spray them with cooking spray.
- Air fry for about 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy, keeping an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For best results, freeze the assembled sticks before air frying and do not overcrowd the basket.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: mozzarella sticks, air fryer, appetizer, snack, cheese