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Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients:

¼ cup flour

Salt and pepper to taste

2 eggs

1 cup breadcrumbs

2 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp garlic powder

12 mozzarella cheese sticks

1 cup marinara

Utensils:

Air Fryer

Mixing bowls

Whisk

Foil

Tongs

 

Recipe Instructions


Kitchen Safety Tips:

Do not touch the inside of the air fryer once it has been preheated, always use tongs.

Use only one hand for touching the raw eggs to prevent cross contamination.

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat air fryer to 370°

Unwrap cheese sticks, set aside.

Add flour, salt, and pepper into a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

Step 2: Prep

Crack eggs into another mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

Add breadcrumbs and remaining seasonings to another bowl and whisk to combine.

Step 3: 3-Step Breading

Start by placing cheese sticks into the bowl of flour and use one hand (this will be your dry ingredient hand)to mix around, until they have been completely coated. Shake off any extra four.

Drop into egg bowl, do not touch the egg.

Step 4: Egg & Breadcrumbs

Take your other hand and stir cheese sticks until completely coated. Pick up one at a time, let excess egg drip and place into the breadcrumb bowl.

Using your dry hand, coat cheese sticks in breadcrumbs and drop back into the egg bowl.

Step 5: Second Coating

Using your wet ingredient hand, stir cheese sticks until completely coated. Pick up one at a time, let excess egg drip and place into the breadcrumbs.

Using your dry hand, coat cheese sticks in breadcrumbs.

Step 6: Air Fry & Enjoy!

Line air fryer with foil, place breaded mozzarella sticks inside and air fry at 370° for

8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve with marinara sauce for dipping and enjoy!!