Description
Crispy and cheesy mozzarella sticks perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 sticks mozzarella string cheese, cut in half
- ½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1½ cups (162 g) Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 cup (257 g) marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Set out three shallow bowls and a piece of parchment paper.
- In the first bowl, add flour, salt and garlic powder.
- In the second bowl, add eggs and whisk vigorously.
- In the third bowl, add breadcrumbs.
- Working one at a time, dip the mozzarella stick into the flour mixture, turning to coat all sides.
- Next, roll it into the eggs, coating all sides.
- Third, dip the mozzarella stick into the breadcrumbs.
- Finally, go back and dip the cheese stick in both the eggs and the breadcrumbs. The mozzarella stick should be fully coated. Place it onto the parchment paper.
- Repeat with the remaining mozzarella sticks.
- Place the coated cheese sticks into the freezer for at least 30 minutes, up to an hour.
- When ready, preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the mozzarella sticks with cooking spray and carefully place them into the basket of the air fryer, leaving some space in between each cheese stick.
- Air fry for 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Serve hot with marinara sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double dip the mozzarella sticks in the egg and breadcrumbs.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Garnish with chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg