Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
The cheese sticks
-
12
sticks
part-skim mozzarella string cheese
The breading
-
3
tablespoons
all-purpose flour
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1
large
egg
-
2
tablespoons
nonfat milk or milk of choice
-
⅔
cup
Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
-
⅓
cup
panko breadcrumbs
-
1
teaspoon
Italian seasoning
-
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
to taste
nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray
For serving
-
to taste
marinara sauce or ranch dressing
Instructions
- Slice each mozzarella stick in half and freeze until solid.
- Prepare the flour mixture in one bowl, whisk the egg and milk in another bowl, and combine the breadcrumbs with spices in a third bowl.
- Dredge the frozen cheese sticks in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F and coat the basket with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the frozen cheese sticks in a single layer in the air fryer and spray the tops.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and heated through.
- Let cool slightly before serving with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
24 sticks
Calories
54
Total fat
3g
Total carbohydrates
2g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
11mg
Cholesterol
15mg
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