Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Bites
String cheese coated in Italian breadcrumbs and air-fried until golden and gooey. Ready in 12 minutes with zero babysitting—dip in marinara and eat immediately.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 18g
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Ingredients
- 8 pieces (about 1 lb) string cheese (mozzarella)
- 1 whole egg
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- 1
Beat egg in a shallow bowl. Pour breadcrumbs into a second shallow bowl.
- 2
Dip each string cheese into egg, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- 3
Spray air fryer basket lightly with cooking oil. Arrange coated cheese in a single layer.
- 4
Air fry at 380°F for 6 minutes. Cheese should be golden; centers still melted, not bursting.
- 5
Let cool 1 minute so the coating sets. Serve immediately with marinara for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer basket
- two shallow bowls
- food thermometer (optional)
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