Air-Fried Mozzarella Sticks

These ooey, gooey mozzarella sticks are sure to impress. The best part: because they are air fried, they’re better for you than their fried cousin! Season with garlic salt and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Step: 1

Place water, flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, garlic powder, and salt in a wide, shallow bowl; mix into a batter the consistency of pancake batter. Adjust ingredients if needed to get the right consistency.

Step: 2

Stir panko, salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and basil together in another wide, shallow bowl.

Step: 3

Lightly coat each mozzarella stick with flour. Dip each stick in the batter and toss in the panko mixture until fully coated. Place sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour.

Step: 4

Heat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer’s instructions. Place a row of mozzarella sticks in the fryer basket. Spray with a light coat of cooking spray. Cook sticks for 6 minutes. Open fryer and flip the sticks with tongs. Continue cooking until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes.

Per Serving: 246 calories; protein 12.9g; carbohydrates 39.2g; fat 6.8g; cholesterol 22.7mg; sodium 935.6mg.

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