Double-Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Double-Breaded Mozzarella Sticks are made with string cheese, Italian breadcrumbs, and eggs; air fry at 390°F for 8 minutes until shatteringly crispy with gooey cheese pulls.
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Method
- 1
Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs with garlic powder.
- 2
Coat each stick: flour → egg → breadcrumbs → egg → breadcrumbs again (double coat is essential).
- 3
Freeze on parchment-lined tray for at least 1 hour. Do not skip this.
- 4
Spray frozen sticks with oil. Air fry at 390°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
Pro tip. NEVER skip freezing — it's what prevents the cheese from melting out before the coating crisps.
Why the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 8 minutes. The same dish takes about 13 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Uses a fraction of the oil of deep frying, which is how this comes in at 290 calories a serving.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. To bring them back, air fry at 350°F for 2-3 minutes. Watch closely. Two minutes can separate molten from exploded. Full reheat guide for mozzarella sticks.
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