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Air fried mozzarella sticks served with dipping sauce on a plate

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Delicious and crispy air fryer mozzarella sticks that are a perfect snack for any occasion, with gooey cheese and a crunchy exterior, without the extra grease.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mozzarella sticks
  • 12 sticks mozzarella cheese sticks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For serving
  • Marinara sauce for dipping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Freeze the mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  3. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Dredge each cheese stick in flour, dip in the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
  2. Arrange the breaded sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with marinara sauce.

Notes

Freezing the mozzarella sticks before breading helps prevent the cheese from oozing out during cooking. Feel free to experiment with different spices in the breadcrumb mixture to suit your taste. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking.