Description
A simple recipe for making mozzarella sticks in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- For extra crispiness, spray the mozzarella sticks with cooking spray before air frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: easy air fryer mozzarella sticks recipe