Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are a mouthwatering air fryer appetizer! These unbelievably crispy mozzarella sticks in the air fryer will make you quickly forget the ones from the freezer section.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cheese sticks halved
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup flour gluten free or all purpose
- ½ cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Place cheese sticks in the freezer and allow to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg until blended and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix spices and bread crumbs. Set aside.
- In a gallon sized ziplock bag, add flour and set aside.
- Remove cheese sticks from freezer and cut in half. Put halved cheese sticks into bag with flour. Shake bag to gently coat all over with flour.
- Dip each cheese stick in egg wash.
- Dredge the cheese stick through the bread crumb and spice mixture. Make sure the cheese stick is covered on all sides.
- Place all sticks back into the freezer for another 30 minutes. Do NOT skip this step!
- Place covered cheese sticks in air fryer basket. Cook for about 4-5 minutes at 370 degrees. When timer goes off, remove basket from air fryer but allow mozzarella sticks to cool before handling. Shape any that have melted with a silicone kitchen tool.
- Serve with marinara sauce and enjoy!
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Notes
To freeze: Complete all steps before cooking. Allow sticks to freeze solid before transferring to freezer-safe storage. Safe to freeze up to three months.
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
Nutrition Information
Calories 130kcal | Carbohydrates 9g | Protein 8g | Fat 7g | Saturated Fat 4g | Cholesterol 36mg | Sodium 278mg | Potassium 21mg | Fiber 1g | Sugar 1g | Vitamin A 91IU | Calcium 35mg | Iron 1mg
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