A tasty and healthy substitute for deep-fried mozzarella sticks is air-frying. It might be a delicious addition if you’re seeking something savory and filling to complement your iftar feast.
Air fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Discover the ultimate comfort food with Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks- crispy and irresistible. Enjoy a healthier version of this classic recipe, perfectly tasty.
Type: Appetizer
Keywords: Air fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Recipe Yield: 4
Calories: 79kcal
Preparation Time: 6 Minutes
Cooking Time: 6 Minutes
Total Time: 12 Minutes
Recipe Ingredients:
- All Purpose flour- ½ cup
- String Cheese- 4 Pieces (each cut in half)
- Italian Seasoning- 1 teaspoon divided
- Egg- 2 large (whisked)
- Garlic powder-1/2 teaspoon
- Panko Breadcrumbs-1 cup
- Salt and pepper- ½ teaspoon
- Marinara sauce for dip- ½ cup
Recipe Instructions:
Cooking Process:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 °F.
- Separate the string cheeses by cutting each one in half.
- Whisk together the garlic powder, flour, salt, and Italian Seasoning.
- In a separate dish, whisk together the eggs and black pepper.
- One last bowl for the panko and Italian Seasoning.
- Coat the cheese sticks in the egg mixture using a spoon and fork. Next, roll them in the flour mixture using a new set of forks.
- After coating the sticks with flour, dip them back into the egg mixture. Coat them completely on all sides with panko.
- Carefully arrange the sticks in the air fryer basket that has been preheated and sprayed, ensuring that they do not touch.
- Lightly coat each stick with frying spray.
- After 6 minutes in the air fryer at 400F (200C), they should be golden brown and crispy. Flip them over halfway through cooking (after 3 minutes) to ensure that the sticks cook evenly.
Editor's Rating:
4.98
4.98