Description
Crispy Homemade Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate cheesy snack that everyone will love. With their golden-brown, crunchy exterior and gooey, melty cheese inside, these delicious bites are perfect for parties, game nights, or simply satisfying a craving. Made with just a handful of ingredients and cooked in an air fryer for a healthier twist, they’re easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 sticks of mozzarella string cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your dishes: Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl and place flour in a large freezer bag.
- Coat the breadcrumbs: In another dish, mix Panko breadcrumbs with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Bread the cheese sticks: Toss each mozzarella stick in flour, dip into egg wash, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. For extra crunch, dip them back into the egg wash and re-roll in breadcrumbs.
- Freeze: Place breaded sticks on a baking dish and freeze for at least an hour.
- Preheat air fryer to 390ºF. Spray basket with cooking spray.
- Cook in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg