Description
Crispy fried mozzarella sticks made easily in your air fryer.
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 400°F for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Freeze coated sticks for 10 minutes before air frying for extra crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Check sticks halfway through cooking to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American