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Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

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These crispy air fryer mozzarella sticks deliver a golden, crunchy crust with gooey melted cheese inside. Ready in under 20 minutes, they are perfect for quick snacks or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • Mozzarella sticks (pre-cut, refrigerated section or string cheese cut in half)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 g)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (100 g)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (25 g)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Set out three shallow bowls: one with ½ cup all-purpose flour, one with 2 beaten large eggs, and one with a mixture of 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating once more for extra crunch.
  3. Place coated sticks on a parchment-lined tray or wire rack and freeze for at least 30 minutes to prevent cheese from melting too quickly.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange mozzarella sticks in a single layer without touching. Spray tops with cooking spray.
  6. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. Watch closely to avoid cheese oozing out.
  7. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Notes

Freezing the coated sticks before cooking is essential to prevent cheese from leaking out. Use cooking spray generously for a golden, crispy crust. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. For gluten-free, substitute flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour and gluten-free panko. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese and dairy-free egg replacer.

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