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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.
Ingredients
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- 6 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half, crosswise
- cooking spray
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (Optional)
Directions
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.
Cook’s Note:
To make ahead, instead of cooking in the air fryer, transfer frozen cheese bites to a freezer container and freeze up to 1 month. Remove from freezer and cook in air fryer, as directed.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 183 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat4g | 18% |
| Cholesterol46mg | 15% |
| Sodium574mg | 25% |
| Total Carbohydrate23g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars3g | |
| Protein11g | |
| Vitamin C1mg | 4% |
| Calcium236mg | 18% |
| Iron1mg | 6% |
| Potassium147mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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