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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
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🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
💡 Pro tip: Tap items to check them off as you prep!
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Cut each mozzarella stick in half for easier portions
Set up breading station with three bowls flour in first beaten eggs in second breadcrumb mixture in third
In third bowl mix Italian breadcrumbs panko parmesan Italian seasoning garlic powder paprika salt and pepper
Working with one piece at a time coat mozzarella in flour shaking off excess
Dip in beaten egg letting excess drip off
Press firmly into breadcrumb mixture coating all sides
Dip back in egg then breadcrumbs again for double coating
Place breaded sticks on parchment-lined baking sheet
Freeze for minimum 2 hours or overnight for best results
Preheat air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes
Spray frozen mozzarella sticks generously with cooking spray
Arrange in single layer in air fryer basket not touching
Cook at 390°F for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy
Let cool 2 minutes before serving to prevent cheese from being too hot
Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- Air fryer
- Three shallow bowls
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Tongs
- Freezer
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Double bread for thicker crispier coating
Freeze minimum 2 hours prevents cheese leakage
Don't skip cooking spray for golden color
Cook from frozen don't thaw first
Watch closely last 2 minutes to prevent burning
Let cool slightly before eating cheese is very hot
📊 Nutrition Facts
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Freeze uncooked breaded sticks for up to 2 months in freezer bags.
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Bread and freeze up to 2 months ahead. Cook from frozen when needed.
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Must freeze before cooking for cheese not to leak. Store up to 2 months.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with marinara ranch or garlic aioli for dipping.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not freezing causes cheese to explode. Single coating makes thin crust.
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Spicy add cayenne to breadcrumbs
- Garlic parmesan extra garlic and parmesan
- Italian herb add fresh basil and oregano
- Buffalo toss in buffalo sauce after cooking
- Jalapeño stuff with jalapeño slices
- Bacon wrapped wrap with turkey bacon before breading
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes freezing prevents cheese from leaking out during cooking. Freeze minimum 2 hours.
Mozzarella string cheese works best. Other cheeses may not hold shape as well.
Double coating creates thicker crispier crust and prevents cheese leakage.
Yes use gluten-free flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs throughout.
Store uncooked breaded sticks in freezer bags for up to 2 months.
