Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Gooey, stretchy mozzarella with a perfectly crispy coating. These homemade mozzarella sticks are better than any restaurant version.

Prep
20 min
Cook
8 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks - Air Fryer recipe

Ingredients

  • • 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • • 2 eggs, beaten
  • • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • • Cooking spray
  • • Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Freeze mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) - this prevents them from melting too fast.
  2. Step 2: Set up breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in second, mixed breadcrumbs with seasonings in third.
  3. Step 3: Coat each stick in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture. Double-dip for extra crunch.
  4. Step 4: Freeze breaded sticks for 15 minutes before cooking.
  5. Step 5: Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Spray basket with cooking oil. Cook 6-8 minutes until golden, flipping halfway.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.