These homemade Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks make for a simple recipe but are packed with flavor and are ready in no time using the air fryer!
Last week, I decided to make Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken sliders for dinner. Since I was tied up with the chicken, I asked my hubby to throw some fries into the air fryer. As he rummaged through our freezer, he realized we didn’t have any fries on hand and therefore my quick and easy side dish option was a no go!
We had gone to Costco earlier in the week and purchased a huge bag of mozzarella string cheese for the kids’ lunches, so he decided to whip up a batch of homemade, traditional mozzarella sticks instead. Pretty impressive, right?! He set out to work and had these ready for us to enjoy with our sandwiches!
His mozzarella stick recipe ended up having the most perfect crisp on the outside, but the cheese was ooey gooey and an incredible addition to our sandwiches. Was it the healthiest dinner? No, but we sure did enjoy it!
Not only can these delicious mozzarella sticks be a great side dish, but they also make a great appetizer for any party! Make a large batch, add some dipping sauces, and everyone is sure to eat them up! We dipped ours into Buffalo sauce since it’s a favorite in my house, but ranch, BBQ sauce, or warm marinara sauce would be a great dipping option too!
So, make these easy air fryer mozzarella sticks for game day, happy hour, your next party or just a random Tuesday-and all are sure to enjoy them! Also try my Crispy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp for another great option!
And if you don’t have an air fryer, I highly recommend getting one. Check out the one I have HERE! Enjoy!
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Ingredients
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs (Panko breadcrumbs are popular)
- Italian seasoning
- Salt (You can add some black pepper if you want a kick of heat)
- Garlic powder
- Mozzarella cheese sticks
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Directions
- In a bowl, whisk the egg and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut the mozzarella sticks in half to create a total of 12 sticks.
- Dip cheese sticks into the egg mixture each individually, followed by the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is coated thoroughly.
- Place on cookie sheet and place cookie sheet into freezer for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees and spray the tops of the cheese sticks with cooking spray to help brown them up a bit.
- Place cheese sticks into the air fryer basket and cook for about 4 minutes.
- Flip them over and cook an additional 4 minutes for best results.
- At this point, the mozzarella sticks should be golden brown to crispy perfection. Remove from the air fryer and serve!
Alternative Ingredients
Once you've made these air-fryer mozzarella sticks once, you can allow yourself to get creative in the kitchen the next time you make it again. There are always different ways to switch up a recipe to better meet your personal preferences!
- Chili Powder will kick up the heat if you want your mozzarella sticks to have a spicy flavor
- Black Pepper will also give these sticks a kick of heat
- You can add a little parmesan cheese into the breaded mixture for more cheesy deliciousness
- Italian breadcrumbs (the main difference between these and others are simply that these are seasoned)
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
Can't get enough of your beloved air fryer? Same! They are great for making the perfect easy and quick snack. Here are more air fryer options if you want to switch your routine up!
- Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprout
- Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- Crispy Air Fried Onion Rings
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 mozzarella sticks
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk the egg and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut mozzarella sticks in half to create a total of 12 sticks.
- Dip each cheese stick into the egg mixture followed by the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is coated thoroughly.
- Place on cookie sheet and place cookie sheet into freezer for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees and spray the tops of the cheese sticks with cooking spray to help brown them up a bit.
- Place cheese sticks into basket and cook for about 4 minutes.
- Flip them over and cook an additional 4 minutes.
- Remove from air fryer and serve!
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