Ingredients
Method
- Unwrap and cut the mozzarella sticks in half. Add the flour to a bowl. Whisk the eggs together in a second bowl. In a third bowl combine the panko breadcrumbs, Italian spices, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge the mozzarella sticks in the flour, then dunk in the beaten eggs, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Place them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper with space between them. Place the baking sheet on a level surface in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees. Brush the mozzarella sticks with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Place in the air fryer basket with space between the sticks. Cook for 5 minutes or until they are brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on them. If the cheese starts to escape then remove them from the air fryer quickly. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispy mozzarella sticks, dip them one more time in the beaten eggs and then in the panko bread crumbs. Increase the breadcrumbs to 1 1/4 cups and the eggs to 3.
- Freeze the breaded mozzarella sticks on a parchment-covered baking sheet with space between the sticks for at least 30 minutes.
- Every air fryer cooks at a little different pace, so check on the sticks several times.
- For maximum enjoyment, serve with warm marinara.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer at 390 degrees for about 5 minutes.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. See below for freezing tips.
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg