Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Crispy and Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 oz mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• to taste salt and pepper
• as needed cooking spray or olive oil spray
• as needed marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

1. Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks in half and place them in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
2. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour and a pinch of salt and pepper, one with whisked eggs and water, and one with breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Take a cheese stick from the freezer, roll it in the flour, dip it in the egg mixture, and then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a plate. Repeat with all cheese sticks.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
5. Lightly spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Arrange mozzarella sticks in a single layer and spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
6. Air fry the mozzarella sticks for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
7. Once cooked, remove the mozzarella sticks from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.