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mozzarella cheese sticks on a plate with marinara sauce
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5 from 1 vote

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Air Fryer mozzarella cheese stick recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Calories: 59kcal

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

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg