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Crispy air fryer mozzarella sticks served with marinara sauce

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these air fryer mozzarella sticks are a healthier alternative to traditional frying and make for a delicious snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Breading
  • 1 cup Flour All-purpose flour
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Bread crumbs Panko bread crumbs recommended for extra crispiness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Can be adjusted to taste
For the Mozzarella Sticks
  • 8 sticks String cheese sticks Cut into halves or thirds
For Dipping
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the string cheese into halves or thirds, depending on your desired size.
  2. Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Dip each cheese stick first in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat it in the bread crumb mixture.
Cooking
  1. Place the coated cheese sticks in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
  2. Cook in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for about 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Make sure the cheese sticks are cold before breading to help them hold their shape during cooking. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking. You can experiment with different spices for added flavor.

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