Fail Proof Air Fryer Mozzarella (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy, cheesy mozzarella sticks with a lighter air-fried coating ready in just minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheese
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6 mozzarella sticks
→ Dry Ingredients
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¾ cup breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Wet Ingredients
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3 large eggs, beaten
# Steps to Make This:
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Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Beat the eggs in a third bowl and set aside.
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Dip each mozzarella stick completely in the flour, then in the beaten egg mixture, followed by coating evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes to set the coating.
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Remove frozen sticks from the freezer and repeat dipping in beaten egg, then breadcrumbs for a thicker coating. Place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for an additional 15 minutes until fully frozen.
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Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (199°C) five minutes before cooking to ensure even heating.
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Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, spraying lightly with cooking spray. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
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Cook the mozzarella sticks at 390°F (199°C) for 6 minutes until the outer layer is golden and crispy.
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Immediately garnish with fresh parsley and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
# Additional Notes:
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Double coating and freezing the mozzarella sticks prevents cheese from oozing during air frying, ensuring a perfectly crisp crust.