Ingredients
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- 8 string cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Cut the string cheese sticks in half.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs mixed with Italian seasoning and salt.
- Dip each cheese stick half in flour, then in the egg, and finally in the bread crumb mixture, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Place the coated cheese sticks in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Spray the basket with olive oil and arrange the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer.
- Spray the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Serve these hot as a snack or appetizer. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg