Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Enjoy these homemade Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks that are crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and perfect for snacking or as a party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Sticks:
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese sticks
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
- Marinara sauce, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Cheese: Cut mozzarella sticks in half, freeze for 30 minutes.
- Set Up Breading Station: Prepare flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixtures in separate bowls.
- Coat the Cheese Sticks: Dip sticks in flour, then eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer, spray basket, and cook breaded sticks in batches.
- Cook: Air fry sticks until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks, Homemade Mozzarella Sticks, Party Appetizer, Snack Recipe
