Mozzarella Sticks

5 from 6 votes

Crunchy, savory, and filled with gooey, stretchy, delicious cheese, these Air-Fried Mozzarella Sticks are a dream come true! Made with toasted breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and NO OIL!

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Total Time21

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 483kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

12 whole milk mozzarella sticks
1 cup plain breadsticks toasted
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup all purpose flour
4 large eggs
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the air-fryer to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Set out three small bowls. Add breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper into one bowl and whisk well.
Add flour to the second bowl, and beat the eggs in the last one.
Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, then egg (allowing the excess to drip off), then into the breadcrumbs then repeat back into the egg and then again finally into the breadcrumbs and rest on the baking sheet.
Once all the sticks are ready, spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place 3 of the 12 sticks into the air fryer basket then coat them lightly with cooking spray. Any more and you will overcrowd them. Cook for 6 minutes, rotating halfway through. Repeat with remaining sticks.
Allow to cool for a few minutes, then serve with marinara sauce!

Notes

To reheat

Back to the Air Fryer! Place the leftover sticks into the basket, then set the fryer to 350 degrees for 2 minutes. Flip the sticks after the first minute. If needed, add extra time!

Use the Oven or Toaster Oven- If using the oven, preheat to 350 degrees and line the mozzarella sticks on a parchment paper (or aluminum foil) lined cookie sheet. Heat for 10 minutes, turning halfway through. If using a toaster oven, preheat it to 450 degrees, line the tray, and arrange the sticks on top. Heat for 5-8 minutes, adding time if not heated thoroughly.
Blast them in the Microwave! This option isn’t ideal and it won’t reanimate our crust, but it’ll do in a pinch. Place the mozzarella sticks on a microwave-safe plate, then place a moistened paper towel over the top. Heat for 30 seconds, then flip them and heat for an additional 30 seconds. If they’re still cold in the center, just cut them in half and repeat the heating process.

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