Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
- 40 g light mozzarella
- 10 g light cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 30 g breadcrumbs
- 10 g flour
Instructions
- 1
Cut the light mozzarella into stick-like pieces. Aim for uniform sizes for even cooking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Prepare three separate bowls for the breading station. In the first bowl, add the 10 g of flour. In the second bowl, crack and whisk the egg thoroughly. In the third bowl, add the 30 g of breadcrumbs. You can also add the grated light cheese to the breadcrumbs at this stage for extra flavor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Take each mozzarella stick and thoroughly coat it in the flour from the first bowl, ensuring all sides are covered. Gently shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Dip each flour-coated mozzarella stick into the whisked egg from the second bowl, making sure it is fully covered.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Immediately transfer the egg-dipped stick to the breadcrumbs in the third bowl, coating it completely. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
For a double coating, which helps create a crispier exterior and prevents cheese from leaking, dip the breadcrumb-coated stick back into the whisked egg (Bowl 2), then coat it again in the breadcrumbs (Bowl 3).
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Place the double-coated mozzarella sticks into an air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Air fry the mozzarella sticks at 180°C for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey. Halfway through cooking, you can gently shake the basket or flip the sticks for even browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 180
- 9
Carefully remove the cooked mozzarella sticks from the air fryer and serve immediately. Enjoy the warm, stretchy cheese!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
- 40 g light mozzarella
- 10 g light cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 30 g breadcrumbs
- 10 g flour
Instructions
- 1
Cut the light mozzarella into stick-like pieces. Aim for uniform sizes for even cooking.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Prepare three separate bowls for the breading station. In the first bowl, add the 10 g of flour. In the second bowl, crack and whisk the egg thoroughly. In the third bowl, add the 30 g of breadcrumbs. You can also add the grated light cheese to the breadcrumbs at this stage for extra flavor.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Take each mozzarella stick and thoroughly coat it in the flour from the first bowl, ensuring all sides are covered. Gently shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Dip each flour-coated mozzarella stick into the whisked egg from the second bowl, making sure it is fully covered.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Immediately transfer the egg-dipped stick to the breadcrumbs in the third bowl, coating it completely. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
For a double coating, which helps create a crispier exterior and prevents cheese from leaking, dip the breadcrumb-coated stick back into the whisked egg (Bowl 2), then coat it again in the breadcrumbs (Bowl 3).
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Place the double-coated mozzarella sticks into an air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Air fry the mozzarella sticks at 180°C for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey. Halfway through cooking, you can gently shake the basket or flip the sticks for even browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 180 - 9
Carefully remove the cooked mozzarella sticks from the air fryer and serve immediately. Enjoy the warm, stretchy cheese!
⏱️ 1 min