Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are a tasty snack that can be prepared and stored in the freezer! Any time you want a snack, just pop a few into the air fryer and within 5 minutes, you'll have cheesy, stringy, and tasteful mozzarella!
Ingredients
- 1 16oz mozzarella cheese log, cut into 16 sticks
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- ¾ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella into 16 sticks. If they're too big, cut them in half.
- Whisk eggs with milk in one bowl. In a separate bowl, place the Italian bread crumbs. Place flour in a 3rd bowl and season with salt & pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour, then into the egg mixture, then breadcrumbs. Dip back into the eggs and finally into the bread crumbs again.
- Place on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 months).
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes.
- Generously spray mozzarella sticks with oil or cooking spray. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes or until crisp.
- Serve immediately.