Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Air fryer mozzarella sticks are homemade snack that that's easy to make and won't leave you feeling guilty! These bad boys are crispy, crunchy, and filled with the gooey-est, stretchiest cheese you've ever tasted for the perfect snack or appetizer!
Servings: 4
Calories: 376kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz Mozzarella cheese block or you can also use mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Cut the Mozzarella cheese block into approximately 16 – ½ inch thick sticks. Or if you’re using string cheese sticks then cut them in half.12 oz Mozzarella cheese block
- Mix chili flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper powder with the panko bread crumbs on a wide plate.1 teaspoon chili flakes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- Take two shallow bowls; take all-purpose flour in one, and beat the egg in the second bowl.½ cup all-purpose flour
- 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.1 large egg
- 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 180 degrees C / 350 degrees F. 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.
Notes
- Don't like even a little heat? Omit the chili flakes.
- Won't eat all of these in one serving? Only air fry the amount you plan to eat and transfer the remainder to a freezer safe bag once they are frozen. They'll keep for 3 to 6 months in the freezer.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces. Marinara, alfredo, and pesto are all yummy choices!
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 931mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 792IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 470mg | Iron: 2mg