A Mother’s Love in Every Bite: Why Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Are the Perfect Snack
A Mother’s Love in Every Bite: Why Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Are the Perfect Snack
Equipment
- Air fryer (a mom’s best friend!)
- Shallow bowls for breading
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Freezer-safe container
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (because let’s face it, kids love cheese!)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
Notes
Step-by-Step: Let’s Make These Mozzarella Sticks!
Step 1: Preparing the Cheese Sticks
Start by unwrapping your mozzarella cheese sticks. If you want smaller, kid-friendly portions, you can cut them in half. I like to do this to make bite-sized snacks for little hands.Step 2: Breading the Cheese Sticks
Here comes the fun part—the breading! It’s a bit messy, but if your kids want to help, let them!- Put the flour in one shallow bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Dip each cheese stick into the flour first, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumb mixture. For an extra crispy coating, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps.
Step 3: Freeze Before Frying
This part is important, mama! Freeze the breaded sticks for at least 1-2 hours. Trust me, this step makes all the difference. Freezing keeps the cheese from melting out while cooking.Step 4: Air Frying to Perfection
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd them.
- Spray the sticks lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through. They should come out golden and crispy—just perfect!