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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

These air fryer mozzarella sticks are filled with gooey cheese and coated in a deliciously crispy breading made of crushed cornflakes for a unique twist. They're sweet, salty, and super easy to make!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 4 minutes
Total 14 minutes
Fat 14
Carbs 58
Protein 20
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 8 mozzarella sticks
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes

Instructions

  • Add the flour to a shallow bowl. In another, whisk eggs together until smooth. In a third bowl, mix together the salt, Italian seasoning, and cornflakes.
  • Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour, followed by the egg and then the cornflakes.
  • Once all the sticks have been breaded, place them on a pan and freeze for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375℉.
  • Spray the mozzarella sticks with cooking spray and air fry for 4 minutes. Be sure none of the sticks are touching.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips & Notes

  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes = 2 cups uncrushed

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g