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Quick Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

The mozzarella sticks have a crunch and their center's melty. You're gonna want to dip these in marinara.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup marinara sauce for dipping

Method
 

  1. Freeze the cheese sticks for at least 30 minutes so they hold their shape.
  2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each stick in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, then repeat the egg and breadcrumb step for a double coat.
  4. Lightly mist with cooking spray and arrange in the basket without touching.
  5. Air fry at 390F for 6 to 8 minutes until golden, watching closely so they don't burst. Serve hot with marinara.

Notes

Don't skip the freezing step or the cheese will ooze out before the coating crisps up.