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Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

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A quick and easy homemade snack that delivers perfectly crispy mozzarella sticks with a gooey cheese center in just 8 minutes using an air fryer.

Ingredients

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  • Mozzarella cheese sticks (about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick)
  • All-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or olive oil spray
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for heat
  • Optional: fresh chopped herbs like parsley or basil

Instructions

  1. Slice mozzarella into sticks about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick if not pre-cut. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Set up dredging stations: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat each mozzarella stick by rolling in flour, dipping in eggs, then coating with breadcrumb mixture. Repeat egg and breadcrumb coating for extra crunch. Place coated sticks on parchment-lined plate.
  4. Freeze coated sticks for at least 30 minutes to prevent cheese from leaking during cooking.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  6. Spray air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Arrange frozen sticks in a single layer without touching. Spray tops lightly with cooking spray.
  7. Cook for 4 minutes, flip sticks, spray again, and cook for another 4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve immediately with marinara sauce or preferred dipping sauce. Optionally garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

Notes

Freeze the coated mozzarella sticks before air frying to prevent cheese from leaking. Double coating with egg and breadcrumbs improves crunchiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for best results. Cooking times may vary by air fryer model. Use cooking spray generously for golden color and to prevent sticking.

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