Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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Mozzarella string cheese - 8 sticks
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All-purpose flour - 1 cup
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Large eggs - 3
→ Seasoned Coating
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Seasoned Panko breadcrumbs - 2 cups
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Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
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Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
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Salt - 1 teaspoon
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Parmesan cheese - 1/3 cup, finely grated
→ For Cooking
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Cooking spray for the basket
# Instructions:
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Beat your eggs in one shallow dish. Put flour in a large freezer bag. Mix Panko with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and parmesan in another dish.
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Toss your string cheese sticks in the flour bag until they're completely coated.
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Working with 2-3 sticks at a time, dip floured sticks in egg, then Panko. Then back in egg and Panko again. Make sure they're completely covered!
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Put your breaded sticks on a sprayed baking sheet and freeze for at least an hour until firm.
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Heat your air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes. Spray the basket and the tops of your frozen sticks with cooking spray.
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Air fry in a single layer for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Work in batches if needed. Watch for some cheese to start bubbling - that's when you know they're done!
# Notes:
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Don't skip freezing - it's crucial for keeping the cheese from leaking out too quickly!
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Make sure no cheese is visible through the coating to prevent messy leaks.