Description
Crispy, golden mozzarella sticks made with panko breadcrumbs and air-fried to perfection for a halal-friendly, crowd-pleasing appetizer with melted cheese inside.
Ingredients
String cheese (mozzarella sticks)
12 units
All-purpose flour
1 cup
Egg wash (beaten)
6 tablespoons
Panko breadcrumbs
2 cups
Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon
Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon
Oregano
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
0.25 teaspoon
Black pepper
0.25 teaspoon
Instructions
Line a parchment-lined baking sheet with 12 string cheese sticks
Place in freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm
Toss cheese sticks in a flour mixture
Coat in egg wash
Press into seasoned panko mixture
Refrigerate 10-15 minutes to set coating
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C)
Arrange sticks in single layer in fryer basket
Cook 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp
Notes
Use fresh mozzarella sticks sliced into 6-inch lengths for best results
Chilling cheese before coating prevents crumbs from sliding off
For extra crunch, shake off excess flour before egg wash
Serve with marinara or ranch dip
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Easy Snacks, Sides & Sweet Treat Recipes
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg