Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken thigh
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 5 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- as needed avocado oil, for spritzing, optional
- as needed marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken thigh, onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Divide the chicken mixture into 5 to 6 equal portions.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Take one portion of the chicken mixture and carefully wrap it around a mozzarella cheese stick, ensuring the cheese stick is completely and evenly coated on all sides. Repeat with the remaining chicken portions and mozzarella sticks.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Place the finely grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Roll each chicken-coated mozzarella stick in the Parmesan cheese, pressing gently to ensure an even and thorough coating.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
If desired, lightly spritz the coated chicken mozzarella sticks with avocado oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the prepared chicken mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is lightly golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Serve the Chicken Mozzarella Sticks immediately with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
- 1 pound ground chicken thigh
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 5 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- as needed avocado oil, for spritzing, optional
- as needed marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken thigh, onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Divide the chicken mixture into 5 to 6 equal portions.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Take one portion of the chicken mixture and carefully wrap it around a mozzarella cheese stick, ensuring the cheese stick is completely and evenly coated on all sides. Repeat with the remaining chicken portions and mozzarella sticks.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Place the finely grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Roll each chicken-coated mozzarella stick in the Parmesan cheese, pressing gently to ensure an even and thorough coating.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
If desired, lightly spritz the coated chicken mozzarella sticks with avocado oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the prepared chicken mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is lightly golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Serve the Chicken Mozzarella Sticks immediately with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min