Name: Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Standard)
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 pieces Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella string cheese; 1/2 cup All-purpose flour; 2 large Eggs-beaten; 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 spray Olive oil cooking spray; 1/2 cup Store-bought marinara sauce

Recipe tier

A simple and quick snack using pantry staples and pre-packaged string cheese for a reliable melt every time.

Total 20 min

Serves 4 servings

Steps 9

Ingredients 6

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8 pieces 224 g Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella string cheese
cup 65 g All-purpose flour
2 large 100 g Eggs-beaten
1 cup 120 g Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 spray 2 mL Olive oil cooking spray
cup 120 mL Store-bought marinara sauce

Equipment

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Instructions

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Unwrap the Cheese sticks and cut them in half crosswise to create 16 smaller pieces.
Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with the Breading breadcrumbs.
Coat each piece of cheese in flour, dip into the egg, and then roll in the breadcrumbs until fully covered.
For a thicker crust, dip the breaded cheese back into the egg and once more into the breadcrumbs.
Place the sticks on a tray and freeze for 30 minutes to prevent the cheese from leaking during cooking.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Place the frozen sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer and mist generously with the Breading cooking spray.
Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes until the exterior is golden brown and crispy.
Serve immediately with warmed Serving marinara sauce.