Description
Crispy cheese sticks filled with pepperoni and pizza flavors, made easily in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cut each cheese stick in half.
- Wrap each half with a slice of pepperoni.
- Whisk egg and water in a bowl.
- Mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in another bowl.
- Dip each cheese stick in the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400°F for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella sticks for best results.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian-American