Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these air fryer mozzarella sticks are a fun and family-friendly snack perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the cheese sticks
- 12 sticks mozzarella cheese sticks
Breading station
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Cooking
- Place the breaded mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, spraying lightly with cooking spray or brushing with olive oil.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Allow the air fryer to preheat for even cooking. Chilling the assembled sticks for about 30 minutes helps them hold their shape better. To add a crunch, mix in some grated Parmesan to the breadcrumbs.