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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

149 Mins

5 min Prep Time 144 min Cook Time 6 Servings

6 mozzarella sticks
125g of breadcrumbs
Salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
2 large eggs, well-beaten
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Warm marinara, for serving

STEP 1

Freeze mozzarella sticks until frozen solid, at least 2 hours.

STEP 2

After 3 hours, set up a breading station: Place panko, eggs, and flour in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season panko generously with salt and pepper.

STEP 3

Coat frozen mozzarella sticks in flour, then dip in egg, then panko, back in the egg, then back in the panko.

STEP 4

Arrange frozen breaded mozzarella sticks in an even layer in the basket of your air fryer. Cook on 400° for 6 minutes, or until golden and crisp on the outside and melty in the centre.

STEP 5

Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Products used to make this recipe

Swan 4 Litre Black Manual Air Fryer

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Ingredients

6 mozzarella sticks
125g of breadcrumbs
Salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
2 large eggs, well-beaten
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Warm marinara, for serving

Method

STEP 1

Freeze mozzarella sticks until frozen solid, at least 2 hours.

STEP 2

After 3 hours, set up a breading station: Place panko, eggs, and flour in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season panko generously with salt and pepper.

STEP 3

Coat frozen mozzarella sticks in flour, then dip in egg, then panko, back in the egg, then back in the panko.

STEP 4

Arrange frozen breaded mozzarella sticks in an even layer in the basket of your air fryer. Cook on 400° for 6 minutes, or until golden and crisp on the outside and melty in the centre.

STEP 5

Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.