Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Craving crispy, gooey mozzarella sticks without the guilt? This Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls (3)
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups
- Freezer-safe plate
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half.
- Set up three bowls for coating process.
- Put flour in first bowl.
- Beat eggs in second bowl.
- Mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika in third.
- Dredge cheese in flour first.
- Dip in beaten eggs completely.
- Roll in seasoned breadcrumb mixture thoroughly.
- Place on freezer plate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
- Spray basket with cooking spray lightly.
- Place frozen sticks in single layer.
- Cook for 4 minutes total time.
- Flip halfway through cooking process carefully.
- Serve immediately while cheese is hot.
Notes
- Freeze coated sticks to prevent cheese leakage
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket
- Use low-moisture mozzarella for best results
- Double-coat for extra crispy exterior coating
- Serve within 2 minutes for optimal stretch