Ingredients
– 12 sticks of mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs
– 2 cups breadcrumbs
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded mozzarella sticks in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the mozzarella sticks in a single layer.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best texture. You can also experiment with different seasonings in the breadcrumb mixture!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Chicken Dinners & Wings 🍗
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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