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

6.0 oz Smoked scamorza cheese
¼ cup All-purpose flour
¾ cup Fresh sourdough breadcrumbs
¼ cup Finely grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
¼ tsp Truffle salt
1 unit Large Eggs
½ tbsp Water
7.0 oz Canned San Marzano tomatoes
2 leaves Fresh basil
½ tsp Aged balsamic glaze
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

Air Fryer
Shallow bowls
Baking sheet

Instructions

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1. Cut 12 oz smoked scamorza cheese into uniform batons and lightly dust with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
2. In a shallow dish, combine 1 1/2 cups toasted fresh sourdough breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup finely grated parmigiano reggiano, and 1/2 tsp truffle salt.
3. In a separate shallow dish, whisk 2 large eggs with 1 tbsp water.
4. Double-bread the cheese: Dip each floured baton into the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture; repeat this process once more to ensure a thick coating.
5. Place breaded batons on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 90 minutes.
6. Prepare the San Marzano Sauce: Simmer 14 oz hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes in 2 tbsp olive oil over low heat for 20 minutes until thickened. Stir in 4 torn fresh basil leaves and 1 tsp aged balsamic glaze.
7. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
8. Arrange frozen cheese sticks in the air fryer basket, spray with olive oil mister, and air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, checking at 7 minutes.
9. Serve the sticks immediately alongside the warm San Marzano Sauce.