Crispy Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
Air-fried mozzarella sticks that stay creamy inside and shatteringly crisp outside in under 12 minutes. Serve with warm marinara for dipping.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces mozzarella sticks (frozen)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large eggs
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
- 2 sprays olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, one with panko mixed with a pinch of salt.
- 2
Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, then roll in panko until fully covered.
- 3
Arrange breaded sticks on the air fryer basket in a single layer without crowding.
- 4
Spray generously with cooking oil on all sides. Air fry at 400°F for 6–7 minutes until golden brown.
- 5
While sticks cook, warm marinara in a small bowl or skillet over low heat until steaming, ~3 minutes.
- 6
Let mozzarella sticks cool 1–2 minutes before serving with warm marinara for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- three shallow bowls
- small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
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