Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks: Easy Recipe!
These crispy air fryer mozzarella sticks are the perfect snack for movie nights or parties. With a golden crust and gooey cheese inside, they are sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 sticks of string cheese (mozzarella)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-seasoned or panko for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray (olive oil or canola oil)
Instructions
- Prepare your air fryer by preheating it to 190 °C. This takes about 5 minutes.
- Set up three shallow bowls. Fill the first with flour, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Take a string cheese stick and dip it first in the flour, ensuring it is evenly coated, then shake off the excess flour.
- Next, dip the floured cheese in the beaten eggs, making sure it is fully submerged for good breading adherence.
- Now, roll the cheese in the breadcrumb mixture until it is fully coated. Press the crumbs lightly to ensure they stick well.
- Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray them with cooking spray for extra crunch.
- Arrange the mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the preheated air fryer. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through for even browning.
- The mozzarella sticks are ready when they are golden brown and crispy. Let them cool slightly before serving, as the cheese will be hot!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Avoid overcrowding the mozzarella sticks in the air fryer for even cooking. If making a larger batch, cook them in multiple batches for the best results. Experiment with the breading by adding Parmesan or different spices to vary the flavor.