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By Âłexis Gãłindo

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Name: Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 part-skim cheese sticks; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ((gluten-free if needed)); 1 large egg; 1/3 cup bread crumbs ((gluten-free if needed)); 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; nonstick spray; Optional sauces or dips for serving, like marinara

9 steps

Prep:10minCook:5min

These air fryer mozzarella sticks make a delicious, healthier game day snack. All the gooey cheese and crispy breading without the extra grease and calories. You can't beat it!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:33:43 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories95.2 kcal (5%)

Total Fat4.6 g (7%)

Carbs5.7 g (2%)

Sugars0.2 g (0%)

Protein8.2 g (16%)

Sodium248.6 mg (12%)

Fiber0.3 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

12part-skim cheese sticks

¼ cupall-purpose flour

gluten-free if needed

1egg

large

⅓ cupbread crumbs

gluten-free if needed

1 tsponion powder

1 tspgarlic powder

1 tsppaprika

½ tspground black pepper

¼ tspsalt

nonstick spray

sauces

optional, or dips, for serving, like marinara

Instructions

To Prepare:

Step 1

Cut cheese sticks in half to get 24 pieces.

Step 2

Prepare your breading station: Place flour in the sandwich bag, whisk the egg in a small, shallow dish, then combine bread crumbs and spices in another small, shallow dish.

Step 3

Place cheese sticks (just a few at a time) in the sandwich bag with the flour. Toss to lightly dust the cheese sticks with flour. Tap off any excessive flour.

Step 4

Transfer flour-dusted cheese stick to the egg wash and completely coat the cheese stick with egg wash.

Step 5

Transfer the cheese stick to the bread crumbs and entirely cover. It may be helpful to use a small spoon to help ensure bread crumbs have been poured over every surface.

Step 6

Place on a silicone mat lined baking dish, then freeze for at least an hour (can be frozen weeks in advance).

To Air Fry:

Step 7

Preheat air fryer to 385°F. Place frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer, not touching. Spray the tops with nonstick spray, then cook for 5 minutes.

To Oven Bake:

Step 8

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place frozen mozzarella sticks on a silicone mat or parchment paper lined baking sheet in a single layer (not touching). Spray the tops with nonstick spray, then cook for 9-10 minutes.