Easy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Easy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are crispy and delicious on the outside with gooey melted cheese on the inside. A quick recipe that is ready to eat in about 15 minutes, start to finish!
Servings: 6 Mozzarella Sticks
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces block Mozzarella cheese or string cheese
- 6 slices of white bread
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- marinara sauce optional for dipping
- ranch dressing optional for dipping
Instructions
- Remove the crust from the bread. Save for breadcrumbs or discard.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the bread into thin slices.
- Slice mozzarella into sticks, about 1/2 inch x 4 inches long - about the size of your bread slices.
- Beat egg with water in a small bowl.
- Pour panko into a shallow pie plate.
- Wrap each mozzarella stick in a bread slice.
- Brush the edge of the bread with egg wash and press to seal. Brush all over the outside of the bread.
- Dredge through the Panko, pressing to coat on all sides.
- Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Spray cheese sticks with olive oil on all sides.
- Place in air fryer, with space in between.
- Cook at 400° for 6 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.
- Serve with marinara or ranch.
Notes
- Yield: 6 Grilled Cheese Sticks
- Variations: Add 1 tablespoon Italian Seasonings to the panko bread crumbs.
- Best Cheeses: American cheese, cheddar cheese, gruyere or gouda cheese are great options.
- Conventional Oven Directions: Bake on a lined baking sheet at 425° for 5 minutes, flip and cook another 5- 8 minutes until lightly browned and cheese is melted.
- Stove Top Method: Cook in a nonstick pan or well seasoned cast iron skillet with melted butter over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes, turn to cook on the other side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Storage: Grilled cheese stick sandwiches are best served immediately but can be stored in a zip top bag in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Reheat in air fryer at 375° for 4- 6 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 579mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g