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Air Fryer Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Skip the deep fryer and make these easy air fryer mozzarella cheese sticks. Coated with Japanese bread crumbs for the perfect crunch!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Keyword: air fryer mozzarella cheese sticks, air fryer recipes, mozzarella sticks
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 8 slices sandwich bread
  • 2 Tablespoons room temperature butter
  • 8 low-moisture mozzarella cheese sticks
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 1 cup Japanese bread crumbs
  • Avocado cooking spray or spray of choice

Instructions

  • Use a rolling pin to flatten the bread, then cut off the ends.
    8 slices sandwich bread
  • Spread bread with a thin layer of room temperature butter.
    2 Tablespoons room temperature butter
  • Add mozzarella sticks and roll up tightly.
    8 low-moisture mozzarella cheese sticks
  • Dip the mozzarella stick in whisked egg, then the bread crumbs, until fully coated.
    2 large eggs, whisked, 1 cup Japanese bread crumbs
  • Place in air fryer. Spray with avocado spray.
    Avocado cooking spray
  • Set air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown
  • Serve with marinara sauce!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg