Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Homemade air fryer mozzarella sticks are quick, easy, and so delicious! Soft and cheesy on the inside, and irresistibly crispy on the outside. These air fryer mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer or snack.
Yield: servings
Equipment
- 3 small bowls
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks cut in half
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Whisk egg and milk together in a bowl.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then the egg mixture, then the Italian breadcrumbs. Repeat until all cheese sticks are coated in breadcrumbs. Place mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 1 hour.
- Preheat air fryer to 390° Fahrenheit and spray inside of air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place mozzarella stick in basket in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Make it Gluten-Free: Use all purpose gluten-free flour instead of regular flour, and gluten-free breadcrumbs in place of the Italian breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1serving | Calories: 214cal | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 65mg | Total Carbs: 19g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 18g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg