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Air-Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:8

Active Time:10 mins

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:1 hr 20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½cupall-purpose flour2large eggs2cupspanko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil2teaspoonsItalian seasoning8low-moisture part-skim mozzarella string cheese sticks¾cuplower-sodium marinara sauce, warmed

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Ingredients

½cupall-purpose flour

2large eggs

2cupspanko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

2teaspoonsItalian seasoning

8low-moisture part-skim mozzarella string cheese sticks

¾cuplower-sodium marinara sauce, warmed

DirectionsLine a large rimmed baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Spread flour in a shallow dish. Beat eggs in a separate shallow dish. Combine panko, oil and Italian seasoning in a third shallow dish, stirring to evenly coat the panko with oil.Working with 1 mozzarella stick at a time, dredge in the flour to completely coat. Dip in the egg, completely coating the cheese; allow the excess to drip off. Dredge in the panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cheese sticks. Freeze until the coating is set, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Reserve the egg and panko mixtures.Remove the breaded sticks from the freezer. Dip each stick in the egg again, allowing excess to drip off. Dip in the panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Return to the baking sheet and freeze until the coating is firm, 30 minutes to 1 hourPreheat an air fryer to 390°F. Coat the basket with cooking spray. Working in batches, if necessary, place the cheese sticks in an even layer, about 1/2 inch apart, in the basket and cook until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately with marinara.TipsEquipment:Air fryerOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2020

Directions

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Spread flour in a shallow dish. Beat eggs in a separate shallow dish. Combine panko, oil and Italian seasoning in a third shallow dish, stirring to evenly coat the panko with oil.Working with 1 mozzarella stick at a time, dredge in the flour to completely coat. Dip in the egg, completely coating the cheese; allow the excess to drip off. Dredge in the panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cheese sticks. Freeze until the coating is set, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Reserve the egg and panko mixtures.Remove the breaded sticks from the freezer. Dip each stick in the egg again, allowing excess to drip off. Dip in the panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Return to the baking sheet and freeze until the coating is firm, 30 minutes to 1 hourPreheat an air fryer to 390°F. Coat the basket with cooking spray. Working in batches, if necessary, place the cheese sticks in an even layer, about 1/2 inch apart, in the basket and cook until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately with marinara.TipsEquipment:Air fryer

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Spread flour in a shallow dish. Beat eggs in a separate shallow dish. Combine panko, oil and Italian seasoning in a third shallow dish, stirring to evenly coat the panko with oil.

Working with 1 mozzarella stick at a time, dredge in the flour to completely coat. Dip in the egg, completely coating the cheese; allow the excess to drip off. Dredge in the panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cheese sticks. Freeze until the coating is set, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Reserve the egg and panko mixtures.

Remove the breaded sticks from the freezer. Dip each stick in the egg again, allowing excess to drip off. Dip in the panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Return to the baking sheet and freeze until the coating is firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour

Preheat an air fryer to 390°F. Coat the basket with cooking spray. Working in batches, if necessary, place the cheese sticks in an even layer, about 1/2 inch apart, in the basket and cook until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately with marinara.

Tips

Equipment:Air fryer

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2020

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)183Calories4gFat24gCarbs15gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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