Air-Fried Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Name: Air-Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Batter:; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cornmeal; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Coating:; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed; cooking spray

Servings: persons

Batter:
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Coating:
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
cooking spray

1
Place water, flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, garlic powder, and salt in a wide, shallow bowl; mix into a batter the consistency of pancake batter. Adjust ingredients if needed to get the right consistency.
2
Stir panko, salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and basil together in another wide, shallow bowl.
3
Lightly coat each mozzarella stick with flour. Dip each stick in the batter and toss in the panko mixture until fully coated. Place sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
4
Heat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Place a row of mozzarella sticks in the fryer basket. Spray with a light coat of cooking spray. Cook sticks for 6 minutes. Open fryer and flip the sticks with tongs. Continue cooking until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes.

308

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Batter:, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 5 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Air-Fried Mozzarella Sticks falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Air-Fried Mozzarella Sticks

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