Ingredients
– 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon onion powder
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Cooking spray
Equipment Needed
– Air fryer
– Three shallow bowls
– Baking sheet
– Plastic wrap
– Cooking spray
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s start by prepping the mozzarella sticks. First, unwrap the cheese sticks and cut them in half if you want bite-sized portions. I usually leave them whole, but it’s totally up to you! Next, in one shallow bowl, add the flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed. In the third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. This blend gives the coating a delightful flavor. Dip each cheese stick first in the flour, making sure to coat it evenly, then in the egg, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure they’re fully coated; this is key to getting that crunchy texture! (See the next page below to continue steps…)