Enjoy air fryer cheese sticks in minutes. We love this appetizer and my kids go crazy over this air fryer mozzarella sticks recipe. Serve with easy marinara sauce for dipping.
Air fryer mozzarella sticks recipe
The air fryer has been a game changer around here. We love Mozzarella sticks and cooking them in the air fryer makes them taste restaurant quality. They are amazing!
The outside is crispy and golden brown while the inside is ooey gooey and just perfect. These are really so delicious. You have to give these a try. I will warn you though. Once you make them, there isn’t any going back to those frozen boxes at the grocery store.
Make these for a quick snack, parties, movie night, Game Day and Easy Kid Friendly Appetizers. They will be a hit!
Ingredients for homemade cheese sticks:
- Mozzarella cheese sticks
- flour
- eggs
- Italian bread crumbs
- Panko Bread crumbs
- parmesan cheese – grated
How to make Air fryer mozzarella sticks:
First, go ahead and get 3 small bowls out. Put flour in one bowl, eggs in a second bowl (beat them together) and then in third bowl put both bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
Second, cut each string cheese in half. Line a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper and then spray it with cooking spray.
Next, dip the string cheese in flour to coat it, then dip in the eggs and finally dip in the bread crumbs. After you have dipped the cheese sticks, put on the cookie sheet you prepared.
Keep doing this until all of the string cheese have been coated and placed on the baking sheet.
Now, put hem in the freezer. They need to stay in the freezer at least 2 hours so they are frozen through.
Finally, let’s cook the mozzarella sticks. You do not need to preheat the air fryer!
You will need to spray the cheese sticks with olive oil before putting them in the air fryer at 390 degrees.
Let them cook for about 5 to 6 minutes. You want them to begin to brown and get soft. Watch them closely because if you cook them too long, the cheese will start to ooze out of the breading.
Finally, take them out of air fryer and let them sit a few minutes. Enjoy!
If you have leftovers, store inside an air tight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. However, these are best fresh out of the air fryer.
What to serve with air fryer cheese sticks?
- Marinara Sauce or Homemade Pizza Sauce
- Ranch – Try this easy Homemade Ranch Dressing
Tips:
- The cheese sticks are best served warm and fresh out of the air fryer.
- Find even more air fryer recipes to try.
This recipe is delicious!
I love how quick and easy the air fryer makes these. They are perfectly cooked and each bite is delicious.
We make these frequently now that I know how simple and fast the air fryer makes them. It only takes a minute and they are ready to enjoy.
The crispy outside tastes like it was deep fried and the cheesy middle is the perfect texture. They are the best and I can’t wait for you to make these!
Print the recipe for air fryer mozzarella cheese sticks below:
Air fryer cheese sticks
Ingredients
- 12 Mozzarella cheese sticks
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ½ cup Panko Bread crumbs
- â…› cup parmesan cheese grated
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Instructions
- Set up a breading station with 3 shallow bowls. Place the flour in the first bowl. Beat the eggs in the second bowl. In the third bowl, combine the Italian bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cut each mozzarella cheese stick in half to make 24 pieces.
- Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper or foil and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Coat each cheese stick in the flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it well in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded cheese sticks on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze the cheese sticks for at least 2 hours, or until completely frozen.
- Arrange the frozen cheese sticks in a single layer in a cold air fryer basket. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil cooking spray.
- Air fry at 390°F for 5-6 minutes, watching closely during the last minute. Remove them as soon as the breading is golden and the cheese is just starting to soften. Overcooking can cause the cheese to leak out.
- Let the mozzarella sticks rest for 1-2 minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Wow! These mozzarella sticks were the best thing ever created! I’ve really been wanting to try mozzarella sticks, so I looked for a recipe and found this one! It was incredible, and the cheese pull was amazing! As a kid chef, I love finding recipes online and trying them out! These did not disappoint! Definitely going to make them again! Must try!!! ???
Mignot – Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
OOOO! So could you make up a bunch and freeze them for air frying later?
Yes, that works great!