Homemade Mozzarella Sticks Air Fryer Recipe

Homemade mozzarella sticks lined up on a wire rack, ready for the air fryer.

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Homemade Mozzarella Sticks Air Fryer Recipe

Homemade mozzarella sticks air fryer or ninja foodi style are so good and easy to make! Lightly breaded mozzarella fried without oil is the way to go.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer, homemade, mozzarella sticks

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

1 air fryer
2 shallow bowls

Ingredients

12 mozzarella sticks pre cut and packaged individual sticks
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 large egg
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Unwrap mozzarella sticks from packages. Lay on paper towels to remove any moisture on outsides. Cut each piece in half.
Put parchment paper on a baking sheet.
Use 3 shallow dishes, one with flour, one with whisked egg, and the other combine the breadcrumbs and seasonings.
One at a time dip each stick in flour, then egg, then coat with breadcrumbs and set on baking sheet.
When all are coated place baking sheet in the freezer for at least 3 hours, or overnight until completely frozen.
Preheat air fryer to 370 F for 4 minutes. Spray with non stick spray and lay in one layer without overlapping.
Air fry for about 6 minutes or until lightly golden brown on outside.
Serve with bowl of ranch or marinara sauce.

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