Air-fried Mozzarella Bricks
Air-fried Mozzarella Bricks
Ingredients
For the Mozzarella Bricks
- 16 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, block
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- cooking spray, as needed
For Serving
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, warmed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your breading station. In the first shallow dish, add the all-purpose flour. In the second shallow dish, whisk together the large eggs and water until well combined. In the third shallow dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Slice the block of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese into approximately 1/2-inch thick, 1-inch wide, and 2-inch long brick-like pieces. You should get about 16-20 pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Dredge each mozzarella brick: first, coat thoroughly in flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, roll in the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick, even coating. For extra crispiness and to prevent cheese leakage, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating once more. Place the coated bricks on a plate or baking sheet and freeze for at least 15 minutes (or up to 30 minutes) to help the coating set and prevent premature melting.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
While the mozzarella bricks are freezing, preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
Working in batches, lightly spray the frozen mozzarella bricks with cooking spray. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the outside, and the cheese is soft and gooey inside. Be careful not to overcook, as the cheese can leak out.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Remove the air-fried mozzarella bricks from the basket and serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
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Air-fried Mozzarella Bricks
Ingredients
For the Mozzarella Bricks
- 16 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, block
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- cooking spray, as needed
For Serving
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, warmed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your breading station. In the first shallow dish, add the all-purpose flour. In the second shallow dish, whisk together the large eggs and water until well combined. In the third shallow dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Slice the block of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese into approximately 1/2-inch thick, 1-inch wide, and 2-inch long brick-like pieces. You should get about 16-20 pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Dredge each mozzarella brick: first, coat thoroughly in flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, roll in the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick, even coating. For extra crispiness and to prevent cheese leakage, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating once more. Place the coated bricks on a plate or baking sheet and freeze for at least 15 minutes (or up to 30 minutes) to help the coating set and prevent premature melting.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
While the mozzarella bricks are freezing, preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Working in batches, lightly spray the frozen mozzarella bricks with cooking spray. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on the outside, and the cheese is soft and gooey inside. Be careful not to overcook, as the cheese can leak out.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Remove the air-fried mozzarella bricks from the basket and serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min