This recipe for air-fried Mozzarella sticks is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried Mozzarella sticks. The Mozzarella stays gooey on the inside yet crunchy on the outside and tastes amazing with any dip of your choice. So give it a try today, you won’t be disappointed!
Tips To Make The Perfect Air Fried Mozzarella Sticks
- Mozzarella cheese must be frozen for at least 30 minutes before breading. This helps ensure the Mozzarella doesn’t melt and ooze out of the breadcrumbs when frying.
- Use Panko breadcrumbs for extra crunchy Mozzarella sticks.
- Return the Mozzarella to the freezer after you have coated them in egg and coated them in the Panko breadcrumbs. This will ensure they have a crunchy, golden coating when cooked.
- Make sure each Mozzarella stick is spaced out evenly in the air fryer basket, so they cook evenly and don’t stick together.
- Prepare your favourite dips whilst waiting for your mozzarella stick to freeze.
Air Fried Mozzarella Sticks Go Great With:
- Fresh Salads
- French Fries
- Vegetable sides
- Nachos
- Wraps and sandwiches
- Air Fried Chicken wings or buffalo wings
And lots more! If you get a little creative the possibilities are endless!
The Best Dips To Serve With You Air Fried Mozzarella Sticks
This is going to come down to personal preference but here’s a few suggestions everyone is sure to love!
Honey And Mustard Dips – Make a sweet and spicy dip with honey, mustard, and garlic.
Garlic Dip – Try a classic garlic dip with mayo, cream cheese and garlic powder.
Homemade Marinara Sauce – Whip up a quick and easy marinara sauce with canned tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and basil.
Spicy Chipotle Mayonnaise – Take your Mozzarella Sticks to a whole new level with a creamy, spicy chipotle mayonnaise.
Fiery Tomato Sauce – Try a fiery tomato sauce with tomatoes, chilli flakes, and garlic.
Air Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Description
This is my recipe for making air-fried mozzarella sticks. These mozzarella sticks are crunchy on the outside yet lovey and gooey on the inside. You can make your favourite sauce to dip these into and they are divine at any time of day. They make an ideal snack especially if you have fussy eaters so enjoy these air-fried mozzarella sticks.
Ingredients:
How To Make The Perfect Air Fried Mozzarella Sticks
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Step 1
Freezing The Cheese: Unwrap mozzarella sticks (or cut them into sticks if starting from a block of cheese). Set on a parchment-lined plate and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
This is an important step. The reason you freeze the cheese is to stops it from melting too fast and oozing out of the breadcrumbs.
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Step 2
Setting up your breading station: Place your plain flour in a bowl. Whisk the egg in a separate shallow bowl, and combine panko breadcrumbs and seasonings in another bowl.
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Step 3
Grab your frozen mozzarella sticks and then working one at a time, roll in the flour, then the egg and finally the panko breadcrumb mix. ensuring you evenly coat the cheese at every step.
Once all your mozzarella sticks are fully coated return them to the plate and freeze again for 30 minutes.
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Step 4
lightly spray your air fryer safe silicone liner or basket with oil, and turn on your air fryer to preheat set the temperature to 390°F (200°C).
Remove your mozzarella sticks from the freezer and then coat in the egg and panko mix one more time before placing them in your air fryer.
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Step 5
Let them cook at 390°F (200°C) for 8 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, remember to check on your mozzarella sticks regularly thought cooking. Finally serve with your favourite sauces while still warm, and enjoy!
And that's it! 5 simple steps to perfect and delicious Air Fried Mozzarella Sticks!
Note
Air-fried Mozzarella sticks are a great and healthier alternative to the deep-fried version I used to make before. Mozzarella sticks can be made quickly and easily with the air fryer. As the majority of the prep time is spent on freezing your mozzarella sticks.