Description
These homemade Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and so easy to make. Perfect for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 1 large egg
Breadcrumb Mixture:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Additional:
- 8 whole milk (or low-fat) mozzarella sticks
Instructions
- Do the prep work: Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper. Lightly beat the egg in a wide, shallow bowl. Combine the Italian seasoning, salt, and breadcrumbs in a second wide, shallow bowl.
- Coat the mozzarella sticks and freeze them: Dip a mozzarella stick into the beaten egg and coat it completely. Dip the stick into the bowl with the breadcrumbs and coat completely. Transfer to a wax paper-lined rimmed baking sheet and freeze for 1/2 hour minimum, 1 hour maximum.
- Coat the mozzarella sticks again, and freeze them, again: Pull the mozzarella sticks out of the freezer, dip them into the egg and then the breadcrumb mix, and then freeze them for another 1/2 hour minimum, 1 hour maximum.
- Air fry the mozzarella sticks: Set your air fryer to 390°F. Spray the air fryer basket and the mozzarella sticks with a nonstick cooking spray. Air fry the mozzarella sticks for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the fryer, cool slightly, and enjoy!
Notes
- If making ahead, freeze the sticks completely solid before transferring to a zip-top bag for up to 2 to 3 months.
- For reheating frozen sticks, air fry at 360°F for 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mozzarella Stick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
