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Easy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Crispy air-fried mozzarella sticks with golden breadcrumb coating deliver restaurant-quality appetizers at home in just twenty minutes of cooking time.
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Easy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Total Time:20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Cooking spray
  • Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

  • Cut each string cheese in half to make 24 shorter sticks. Place them in the freezer for 15 minutes while you set up your breading station.
  • In three shallow dishes, place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and mix both breadcrumbs with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt in the third.
  • Take each frozen cheese stick and coat in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture. For extra crispy results, dip back in egg and breadcrumbs again.
  • Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Spray basket with cooking spray. Place mozzarella sticks in a single layer, not touching. Spray tops lightly with cooking spray.
  • Air fry for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.
Servings: 4