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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Crispy, cheesy mozzarella sticks made easy in the air fryer—perfect for snacking or parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
includes freezing 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 16 sticks
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Cut cheese sticks in half. Freeze for 1 hour.
  2. Prepare dredging bowls with flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mix.
    Dredging bowls with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs for mozzarella sticks
  3. Dip each cheese stick in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
    Dipping mozzarella stick in egg wash for breading
  4. Freeze again for 30 minutes (optional but helps).
  5. Spray with cooking spray and air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 6–8 minutes, turning once.
    Breaded mozzarella sticks placed in air fryer basket
  6. Serve immediately with marinara sauce.
    Air fryer mozzarella sticks served with marinara sauce

Notes

Double coating gives crunchier results. Freeze sticks well to prevent cheese from leaking.