Mozzarella Sticks - Air Fryer Recipe

Mozzarella Sticks

5 mins
beginner
370°F
Vegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 12 mozzarella cheese sticks, halved
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Marinara sauce for serving

Instructions

Preparation: Place cheese sticks in freezer for 30 minutes to firm up. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and egg until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine flour, breadcrumbs, onion powder and garlic powder
Breading: Remove cheese from freezer and dip each piece first in the mayo-egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the seasoned breading mixture. Return breaded cheese sticks to freezer for 10 minutes
Cooking: Air fry at 370°F / 188°C for 5 minutes, or until exterior is golden brown and crispy
Serving: Transfer immediately to serving plate and serve hot with warmed marinara sauce
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