Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are a mozzarella sticks treat with a crunchy coating and gooey center. This easy recipe is ideal for quick snacks or party appetizers.
Ingredients
For the Mozzarella Sticks:
- 6 mozzarella cheese sticks about 8 oz/225 g, halved
- ½ cup 60 g all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup 100 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
For Serving (Optional):
- ½ cup 120 ml marinara sauce
Instructions
Prep Cheese Sticks
- I cut 6 mozzarella sticks in half and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. I freeze them for 30 minutes to prevent melting for this mozzarella sticks treat.
Set Up Breading Station
- I set out three shallow bowls: one with ½ cup flour, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper; one with 2 beaten eggs; and one with 1 cup panko, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp onion powder for this easy recipe.
Coat Sticks
- I dip each frozen mozzarella stick in flour, then egg, letting excess drip off, and then roll in the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere, for this cheesy snack.
Preheat Air Fryer
- I preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray for this mozzarella sticks treat.
Air Fry
- I place the breaded sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap. I cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden for this Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks.
Serve
- I let the sticks cool for 1–2 minutes, then serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping in this easy recipe.
Notes
- Make sure the cheese sticks are frozen before breading to help them keep their shape during cooking.
- You can season the breadcrumbs with additional spices for extra flavor.
- Cooking time may vary based on your air fryer model, check for desired crispiness.