AIR-FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS

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These ooey, gooey mozzarella sticks are sure to impress. The best part: because they are air fried, they're better for you than their fried cousin! Season with garlic salt and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Provided by Chef Wheeler del Torro

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup water
¼ cup all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon parsley flakes
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place water, flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, garlic powder, and salt in a wide, shallow bowl; mix into a batter the consistency of pancake batter. Adjust ingredients if needed to get the right consistency.
  • Stir panko, salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and basil together in another wide, shallow bowl.
  • Lightly coat each mozzarella stick with flour. Dip each stick in the batter and toss in the panko mixture until fully coated. Place sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Place a row of mozzarella sticks in the fryer basket. Spray with a light coat of cooking spray. Cook sticks for 6 minutes. Open fryer and flip the sticks with tongs. Continue cooking until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 935.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tiffanie Little
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Nope.


Immaculate Mudzinge
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No thanks.


Iconic Biggy
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I'll pass.


danielle collins
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Not my favorite.


Siyana Aleem
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Meh.


Nina Baloch
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Overall, I thought these mozzarella sticks were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't great either.


Dustin S
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These mozzarella sticks were a bit too crispy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had cooked them for a shorter amount of time.


Servete Melisa Manaj
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The mozzarella sticks were a bit too oily for my liking. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less oil in the air fryer.


Yoyobit Brown
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These mozzarella sticks were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added some garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the breading.


Kristy Blackmon
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I've made these mozzarella sticks several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that they're air-fried, so they're a bit healthier than traditional mozzarella sticks.


Suugaan Safari
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These mozzarella sticks are a great appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they're air-fried, so they're healthier than traditional mozzarella sticks.


Udeet Chaudhary
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I was a bit skeptical about making mozzarella sticks in an air fryer, but I'm so glad I tried it! They turned out amazing. The breading was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.


Habib Kahan
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These mozzarella sticks were delicious! The breading was crispy and the cheese was gooey and melted. I served them with marinara sauce and they were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


fastgt504
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand. It's also really easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The mozzarella sticks turned out perfectly and were a hit with my family.


Benard Mose
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These air-fried mozzarella sticks are a game-changer! They're crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, just like the ones you get from a restaurant. And they're so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making these again and again.