Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks for Guilt-Free Snacking

Enjoy these Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks, a guilt-free snack that’s crispy on the outside and cheesy inside.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Freezing Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 24 sticks

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Breading

12 ounces Part-Skim Cheese Sticks Fresh for best results
1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent
1 cup Bread Crumbs Can use gluten-free bread crumbs

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can swap for garlic powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika for a twist
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Substitute with white pepper if desired
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste

For Cooking

1 tablespoon Nonstick Spray Essential for a crisp finish

Equipment

Air Fryer
baking sheet
shallow dishes

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Cheese: Cut the part-skim cheese sticks in half, yielding 24 mozzarella pieces.
Set Up Breading Station: Place three shallow dishes on countertop with flour, beaten egg, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
Bread the Cheese: Coat each cheese piece in flour, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs.
Freeze: Arrange breaded cheese sticks in a single layer and freeze for at least one hour.
Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 385°F, place sticks in a single layer, spray with nonstick spray, and cook for about 5 minutes until golden.
Oven-Bake (Optional): Preheat oven to 425°F, arrange sticks on a baking sheet, spray with nonstick spray, and bake for 9-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with marinara or ranch for dipping.

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