Air-Fried Mozzarella Cheese Bites with Spicy Marinara Sauce

These mozzarella sticks are coated in Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, cooked until crispy in the air fryer, and served with a zesty marinara dipping sauce.

Step: 1

Whisk egg and water together in a shallow dish. Stir flour, salt, and Italian seasoning together in another shallow dish. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.

Step: 2

Dip cheese sticks into egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture. Dip again into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs until coated. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.

Step: 3

Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Step: 4

Place frozen cheese bites in a single layer in the air fryer, working in batches if necessary, being careful not to crowd.

Step: 5

Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown and cheese just begins to melt, 4 to 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining bites.

Step: 6

Meanwhile, stir together marinara sauce and crushed red pepper.

Step: 7

Serve mozzarella bites with marinara sauce.

Per Serving: 183 calories; protein 10.9g; carbohydrates 22.6g; fat 6.7g; cholesterol 46mg; sodium 574mg.

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