Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy and guilt-free mozzarella sticks made in an air fryer, perfect for your next snack or gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mozzarella string-cheese sticks
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- ½ tsp fine salt
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Warm marinara sauce, ranch dip, or your favorite dipping sauce
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare and freeze the mozzarella sticks and set up three bowls: one with flour, one with eggs, and another with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Dredge each stick in flour, dip it in the egg, and then coat it in breadcrumbs. For extra crispiness, repeat the egg and breadcrumb step for a double coat. Place the breaded sticks on a tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390–400°F (≈200°C) for a few minutes.
- Air fry the mozzarella sticks for 5–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately with warm marinara or ranch dip, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, use a combination of panko and regular breadcrumbs. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg