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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

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Homemade air fryer mozzarella sticks are quick, easy, and so delicious! Soft and cheesy on the inside, and irresistibly crispy on the outside. These air fryer mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer or snack.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Freeze Time 1 hour
Total 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 6 servings

Equipment

  • 3 small bowls
  • air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 8 mozzarella cheese sticks (cut in half)
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Whisk egg and milk together in a bowl.
    air fryer mozzarella sticks step 1
  • Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then the egg mixture, then the Italian breadcrumbs. Repeat until all cheese sticks are coated in breadcrumbs. Place mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 1 hour.
  • Preheat air fryer to 390° Fahrenheit and spray inside of air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place mozzarella stick in basket in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes.
    air fryer mozzarella sticks step 3

Recipe Notes

  • Make it Gluten-Free: Use all purpose gluten-free flour instead of regular flour, and gluten-free breadcrumbs in place of the Italian breadcrumbs. 

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 214calProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 572mgPotassium: 65mgTotal Carbs: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 18gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Sam Guarnieri
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