Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Make air fryer mozzarella sticks for your next party and listen to your guests rave!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 378kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces mozzarella cheese or mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Cut the Mozzarella cheese block into approximately 16 sticks, about ½-inch thick. Or if you’re using string cheese sticks then cut them in half.
- Mix chili flakes, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper powder with the panko bread crumbs on a wide plate.
- In a shallow bowl, add all-purpose flour. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg.
- Working with one stick of mozzarella at a time, coat it in flour, then dip it in egg and finally coat it in panko mixture making sure all sides are covered and coated well.
- Arrange the coated mozzarella sticks on a plate and place them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350°F (180°C). Line the basket with parchment paper and arrange the coated mozzarella sticks without overcrowding. Cook for 5 minutes then toss and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 4sticks | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 801IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 470mg | Iron: 2mg
