Air Fryer Crispy & Cheesy Mozzarella Sticks Recipe 🍕✨

[benzie]

Hey everyone! I wanted to share my go-to recipe for homemade mozzarella sticks in the air fryer. They’re super easy to make, way less greasy than the deep-fried version, and still have that gooey, melty center we all love. Perfect for game nights or just a fun snack. Here’s the recipe!

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Ingredients:​

• 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks (cut in half for smaller sticks, or leave whole if you want extra-cheesy ones)
• 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional, but adds great flavor!)
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• Cooking spray

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Directions:​

1. Prepare the cheese: Place the cheese sticks in the freezer for about 30 minutes. This keeps them from melting too quickly in the air fryer.
2. Set up your dredging station: Grab 3 shallow bowls. Fill one with flour, one with the beaten eggs, and the last with the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning (give it a little mix).
3. Coat the cheese sticks: Take each cheese stick and roll it in the flour, dip it in the egg, and then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture. For extra crispiness, dip it back in the egg and breadcrumbs one more time!
4. Freeze again: Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for another 15-20 minutes. This helps the coating stay on better while cooking.
5. Air fry: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray the basket lightly with cooking spray and arrange the sticks in a single layer, leaving a little space between them. Spray the tops of the sticks with cooking spray as well.
6. Cook: Air fry for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through. Keep an eye on them because they cook fast! They’re ready when the coating is golden and crispy.
7. Serve with marinara sauce (or your favorite dipping sauce) and enjoy that perfect cheese pull!
   

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Let me know if you try these or if you have any tips for an even crispier crust. Enjoy!

 

[LeeJung]

This recipe is a must-try! Mozzarella sticks are one of my favorite snacks, and the air fryer makes them so easy!

 

[EvanSeeker]

These air fryer mozzarella sticks look amazing! Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside—perfect snack! Can’t wait to try making these myself.

 

[AL_]

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks? Crispy, cheesy perfection without the guilt—snacking just leveled up!