These are the easiest mozzarella sticks you can make in the air fryer. Using this recipe, you can make crispy mozzarella sticks without messing with hot oil! This sounds too good to be true, but I promise I’m telling you the truth. However, I was very surprised when I found out that the air fryer can make crispy food. Here’s the full story behind this recipe.
The Story
I love fried food, like chicken, fries, and more. But I never make fried food because I don’t want to mess with hot oil. It sounds pretty hard and time-consuming to make fried food! However, I recently discovered that you can make fried food in the air fryer! I don’t have to mess with hot oil, but I still get fried food! I decided that I would try making mozzarella sticks using this technique first.
I coated the cheese slices in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Then, I froze them. I put them in the air fryer. I shook them every few minutes to make sure they got evenly cooked. After I took them out, I was pleasantly surprised! They were crispy! I knew that I would be making them again soon. The next day, I revised the recipe even more to make it serve two people. I also changed the size and seasonings. The results? An amazing mozzarella stick recipe that I can make without hot oil!
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks for making these!
When dipping the cheese sticks in the egg, flour, and breadcrumbs, it’s best to be as organized as possible. I’m not gonna lie to you, it can get very messy. So, being organized in your setup makes all the difference!
One hard thing about making fried food is that the egg sometimes has a hard time sticking to the food. I noticed this with my second coat of breadcrumbs. If this happens to you, too, pour the egg over the mozzarella stick instead of dipping. Obviously, make sure to have a plate underneath so you don’t get raw egg wash all over the counter! Doing this helped me get the egg to stick instead of sliding off. Quickly dip it into the last layer of breadcrumbs after pouring the egg wash over it.
After freezing the mozzarella sticks, you’ll need to airfry them. Yes, your breadcrumb coat probably isn’t going to be perfect, so some cheese may escape and cause a mess. To avoid this, you can put a piece of parchment paper at the bottom of your air fryer for easy cleanup.
✨Some Random Extra Info About These Mozzarella Sticks✨
- Yes, they do have a cheese pull.
- Yes, you do have to freeze these. It firms up the breading so it doesn’t fall off in the air fryer.
- No, you don’t have to add seasoning if you’re gonna dip them in sauce. However, if you prefer just plain mozzarella sticks like me, then put on the seasoning.
- Yes, they can be a side dish or a main dish. If you want another side dish recipe, you’ll like this Easy Corn Side Dish You Can Make to Help Out Your Family! Also, if you want a dessert to go with this recipe, then try out my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe!
Make this easy recipe today!
So, I really hope that you make this recipe one day. This recipe is super easy and delicious. You don’t need to mess with boiling oil, but you still get very crispy mozzarella sticks. This recipe is good to eat for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. You can even make this at 3:00 am! Try this recipe!
The Easiest Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 6 sticks mozzarella cheese from a 1lb block
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- Avocado oil spray
Instructions
- First, cut three thick slices of mozzarella cheese from a 1lb block. Cut each slice in half to get 6 sticks. Set them on the cutting board. Mix flour, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour this mixture onto a plate. In a bowl, beat one egg. Then, on another plate, pour the bread crumbs. Your setup should look like the picture.6 sticks mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 egg, 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- Next, coat one cheese slice in the flour. Transfer it to the egg, then quickly coat it in breadcrumbs. Do this to each of the mozzarella cheese slices. After that, do a second coat of flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. The second coat makes them super crispy, so don't skip it. Put all the coated cheese slices into a ziploc bag to freeze for at least one hour.
- After one hour is up, spray the air fryer with avocado oil spray. Pour the frozen mozzarella sticks into the air fryer and spray some more avocado spray on them. Air fry them at 400 degrees F for 5-8 minutes or until they are golden brown. Make sure to shake them at least once! Transfer to a plate and enjoy with your favorite dips.Avocado oil spray
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