Description
Crispy and delicious Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks made with Organic Valley® Stringles®, coated in seasoned flour and Panko breadcrumbs, then air fried to golden perfection. A quick and easy snack served with flavorful marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 8 ounces Organic Valley® Stringles®
Breading
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 Organic Valley® Large Egg
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
For Serving
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Remove Stringles®: Remove the Organic Valley® Stringles® from the packaging and set aside.
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a small rimmed baking sheet or plate with parchment paper to place the coated mozzarella sticks on.
- Mix seasonings: In three separate small bowls, place the flour, egg, and Panko breadcrumbs. Season the Panko with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Season the flour with kosher salt and ground pepper. Whisk the egg until lightly beaten.
- Coat Stringles®: One at a time, dip each Stringles® first in the seasoned flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally roll in the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs to coat completely. Place each coated mozzarella stick on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze: Freeze the coated mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours to help them hold together during cooking.
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
- Air fry mozzarella sticks: Lightly spray both sides of the mozzarella sticks with cooking spray. Arrange them in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Freezing the coated mozzarella sticks before air frying helps prevent cheese from leaking out during cooking.
- You can substitute the Organic Valley® Stringles® with any similar mozzarella string cheese sticks.
- For extra crispiness, you can double coat by repeating the flour, egg, and breadcrumb steps.
- Keep an eye on the mozzarella sticks while air frying as cooking times may vary by air fryer brand and model.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste, as mozzarella sticks can become soggy if left to sit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mozzarella sticks, air fryer snacks, vegetarian appetizer, crispy cheese sticks, easy appetizer
