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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Keyword: air fryer mozzarella cheese sticks, air fryer recipes, mozzarella sticks
Servings: 8 servings
- 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
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!
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