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Dig into these healthy air fryer mozzarella sticks without any guilt!
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

These healthy air fryer mozzarella sticks taste every bit as good as a restaurant's, but they're much healthier!
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Low-Carb, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Chef Lindsay

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 8 low-fat mozzarella sticks
  • avocado oil cooking spray

Instructions

  • In a shallow bowl, beat the egg with one teaspoon of water and set aside.
  • In a second bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and panko breadcrumbs.
  • Working with one mozzarella stick at a time, dip the cheese into the egg before transferring it to the seasoned breadcrumbs. Press the cheese firmly into the breadcrumbs to ensure they adhere. Transfer the breaded cheese to a wax paper-lined baking sheet and continue breading.
  • When all the mozzarella sticks are breaded, freeze them for 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Repeat the process, dipping each mozzarella stick into the egg before pressing it into the breadcrumbs. Freeze for another 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Spray the frozen mozzarella sticks with the avocado oil cooking spray and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until they’re golden brown and melted inside. You may have to cook the mozzarella sticks in two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mozzarella stick | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg |
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