Air Fried Mozzarella Sticks Recipes

AIR FRYER MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Serve: Remove from the fryer, cool just long enough to avoid burning your tongue, and eat immediately!

AIR FRYER MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Cut each piece of string cheese in half and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk the eggs in a second bowl and add the flour to a third bowl.
• Dip each piece of cheese into the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumb mixture. Be sure it is fully coated each time.
• Dip the coated mozzarella stick back into the egg, then into the bread crumb mixture again.
• Spray air fryer basket with olive oil using an oil mister (**do NOT use aerosol cooking spray, as it can damage the inside of the basket**).
• Place mozzarella sticks in air fryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd, and air fry at 400° for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Watch carefully to be sure they don't overcook!
• Repeat as necessary until all mozzarella sticks are done.

AIR FRYER FROZEN MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket and spread out evenly in a single layer. No oil spray is needed.
• Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 5 minutes. Gently shake or turn. Continue to Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for another 1-2 minutes OR until the cheese nearly starts to ooze out.
• Make sure to let them cool a little before eating. The cheese can be super hot. Serve with your favorite dip.

AIR FRYER MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Cut mozzarella sticks in half.
• Whisk eggs with 1 tablespoon water. In a separate bowl combine bread crumbs, Panko bread crumbs, vegetable oil, and garlic powder. Place flour in a 3rd bowl and season with salt & pepper.
• Dip each mozzarella stick into the eggs and then into the flour mixture. Dip back into the eggs and finally into the bread crumb mixture.
• Place on a baking sheet and freeze at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 months).
• Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
• Generously spray mozzarella sticks with oil or cooking spray. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes or until crisp.
• Serve immediately.

AIR FRYER MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Add the flour and salt to a shallow dish and whisk to combine.
• Add the eggs to a second shallow dish and whisk well until smooth.
• Add the panko, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to a third shallow dish and whisk to combine.
• Line a sheet pan with wax or parchment paper.
• Dip each cheese stick first into the flour, then egg, and then the Panko.
• Place the breaded cheese sticks onto the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.
• Dip the frozen cheese sticks in the flour, egg, and Panko a second time and then freeze for another 30 minutes.
• Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees. Spritz the basket with oil spray.
• Arrange the mozzarella sticks in an even layer in the basket with space between each. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
• Spritz the mozzarella sticks with oil spray and then cook for 6 minutes.
• Check the mozzarella sticks and continue cooking in 1 minute increments until the cheese just starts to leak out of the breading.
• Serve immediately with marinara or ranch dressing for dipping.

AIR-FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Place water, flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, garlic powder, and salt in a wide, shallow bowl; mix into a batter the consistency of pancake batter. Adjust ingredients if needed to get the right consistency.
• Stir panko, salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and basil together in another wide, shallow bowl.
• Lightly coat each mozzarella stick with flour. Dip each stick in the batter and toss in the panko mixture until fully coated. Place sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
• Heat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Place a row of mozzarella sticks in the fryer basket. Spray with a light coat of cooking spray. Cook sticks for 6 minutes. Open fryer and flip the sticks with tongs. Continue cooking until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes.