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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Servings: 12 Sticks
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 105
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Olive oil spray

Method
 

  1. Cut string cheese in half.
  2. Mix panko, Italian breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Coat cheese in flour → egg → breadcrumbs → egg → breadcrumbs.
  4. Freeze 1–2 hours.
  5. Air fry at 380°F for 6–8 minutes, turning once.

Notes

  • Freeze completely or the cheese will leak.
  • Double coat for best crunch.
  • Spray with oil generously for golden color.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer.