Mozzarella Cheese Sticks is such a super easy appetizer recipe when you make them using string cheese.
These cheese sticks are much healthier than the traditional recipes that require cooking them in a pan filled with oil, because you are cooking them in the Air Fryer instead.
This recipe uses string cheese which makes it so, so easy to make!!
Gather these ingredients to make your these Air Fryer Cheese Sticks.
Then scroll down for full Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe Measurements and instructions on creating this recipe – including a full recipe card that you can print for free that helps you shop and create easily in your kitchen!
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Ingredients
- Eggs
- Italian seasoning
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Mozzarella sticks
- Pizza sauce for dunking
You can also use this Homemade Pizza Sauce recipe to make your own sauce for dunking.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe
Take your mozzarella string cheese sticks & cut them in halves.
Beat the eggs in a bowl.
Combine the Italian seasoning and breadcrumbs in a second bowl.
Dip a mozzarella stick into the egg mixture and coat it completely.
The dip the same mozzarella stick into the bowl with the breadcrumbs and coat completely.
Transfer to a baking sheet and line them up so they are not touching. Freeze for a 30 minutes.
Coat the mozzarella sticks again by dipping them in the egg mixture and then the panko breadcrumbs, and then stick them in the freezer again for an additional 30 minutes.
Set your air fryer to 400°F. Air fry the mozzarella sticks for 8 to 10 minutes until the exterior is golden and crispy.
Serve with marinara or pizza sauce & enjoy!
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 10 mozzarella sticks
- marinara/pizza sauce for dunking
Instructions
- Take your mozzarella sticks & cut them in halves.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl.
- Combine the Italian seasoning and breadcrumbs in a second bowl.
- Dip a mozzarella stick into the egg mixture and coat it completely.
- Dip the same mozzarella stick into the bowl with the breadcrumbs and coat completely.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and line them up so they are not touching. Freeze for a 30 minutes.
- Coat the mozzarella sticks again, and then stick them in the freezer again for an additional 30 minutes.
- Set your air fryer to 400°F. Air fry the mozzarella sticks for 8 to 10!minutes until the exterior is golden and crispy.
- Serve with marinara/pizza sauce & enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
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