Delicious Airfryer Mozzarella Sticks in Minutes
These Airfryer Mozzarella Sticks are a quick and healthier alternative to the traditional fried version. With a crispy coating and gooey cheese inside, they make the perfect snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340g) of string cheese or mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (100g) breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Make sure all ingredients are ready and preheat the air fryer to 200°C. This takes about 5 minutes.
- The cheese sticks: Take the mozzarella sticks and cut them in half if you want shorter pieces. This helps with frying.
- Breading: Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Dip the cheese sticks first in the flour, then in the eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
- Spray: Place the breaded mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket and lightly spray them with cooking spray or olive oil. This will ensure a golden and crispy crust.
- Fry: Cook the mozzarella sticks in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Make sure to turn them once during cooking for even browning.
- Serve: Let the mozzarella sticks cool slightly before serving. They should be nice and melty inside and crispy outside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Avoid overcrowding the air fryer to ensure even cooking. You can experiment with different herbs and spices in the breadcrumbs to find your perfect flavor.