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Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

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A quick and easy homemade snack featuring crispy, golden-coated mozzarella sticks made in the air fryer with a triple coating technique for perfect crunch and melty cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 8 mozzarella cheese sticks (full-fat string cheese)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or olive oil mist

Instructions

  1. Unwrap mozzarella sticks and cut in half to make 16 smaller sticks (optional). Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 minutes.
  2. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and water, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Remove mozzarella sticks from freezer. Dredge each in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg wash, letting excess drip off, and roll in breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly.
  4. Repeat the egg wash and breadcrumb coating for a double coat. Lay coated sticks on a tray and freeze for another 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 390°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
  6. Lightly spray mozzarella sticks with cooking spray and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  7. Cook for 6 minutes, flip sticks, spray again, and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  8. Serve immediately with marinara or ranch dipping sauce.

Notes

Freeze mozzarella sticks before and after breading to prevent cheese from oozing out. Double coating with breadcrumbs ensures extra crunch. Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model. For gluten-free, substitute flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives. For vegan, use vegan mozzarella and flaxseed egg substitute.

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