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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

This easy 4 ingredient recipe is fun to make with the kids and everyone loves these cheesy sticks. A winner of a recipe that’s for sure! 
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Keyword air fryer, cheese sticks, mozzarella, mozzarella sticks, panko bread crumbs, string cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chilling 45 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 20 prepared sticks
Author Tori and Pam

Ingredients

  • 10 mozzarella cheese sticks/string cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs,plain or Italian seasoned
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning if using plain bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese, optional
  • dipping sauce, optional

Instructions

  1. 1.Unwrap cheese sticks and cut in half. Have a baking pan/cookie sheet lined with parchment or wax paper ready.

    2.In a medium bowl, crack eggs and beat until combined.

    3.Pour bread crumbs into another medium bowl. Add seasoning and parmesan if using. Mix with fingers or fork to combine.

    4.Dip cut cheese sticks into egg mixture and then into crumbs. Place on prepared pan. Make sure they are not touching. When finished with all the sticks. Place the pan in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Take out and dip again. Place back in freezer for another 15 minutes.

    5.Now, place prepared cheese sticks into your air fryer. Try to keep them from touching. You may want to do this in two batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

    6.Set the temperature at 400 degrees. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. You can check after 8 minutes. The outside should be golden in color and crispy. That’s it! Enjoy!