Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Enjoy crispy and cheesy mozzarella sticks without the need for deep frying by using your air fryer.

Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 8 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 23 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 mozzarella sticks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Prepare Coating: Mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Coat Sticks: Roll each mozzarella stick in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture. Repeat egg and breadcrumb steps for a double coating.
  3. Freeze Sticks: Place coated sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 390°F and preheat for 5 minutes.
  5. Cook Sticks: Spray mozzarella sticks with cooking spray and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes, turning halfway.
  6. Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce.

Tips

  • Double coating ensures a crispier texture.
  • Ensure sticks are well-frozen to prevent cheese from oozing out.
  • Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.