Air Fryer Gluten-Free Mozzarella Sticks
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 108kcal
These Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks are the Real Deal! They remain super crispy and crunchy on the outside due to our double-breading technique and gloriously cheesy on the inside. Best of all, they are gluten-free!
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Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 6 oz package light or regular organic string cheese 6 sticks
- 2 tbsp gluten-free all purpose flour blend
- 2 large eggs divided
- 1/3 cup Ian's Italian Style Gluten Free Panko Breadcrumbs Or 1/3 cup regular gluten-free breadcrumbs, seasoned
- olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Remove string cheese from wrappers and cut in half for 12 total sticks. Place in freezer safe bag or container and set to freeze for at least 1 hour or overnight
- Remove frozen string cheese and dust with gluten-free flour blend. I like to use a separate bag and shake to coat, then return to the original container/bag. Re-freeze for at least 30 minutes. If you are short on time, you can skip the re-freeze and add the egg and panko first coat immediately
- Whisk one of your eggs in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, place your panko or breadcrumb mixture
- Remove your floured sticks from the freezer and prepare a small tray or cutting board with parchment. One at a time, dip your floured mozzarella stick into the egg mixture, then into the panko, pressing and turning to coat. I like to use a fork and spoon to help with this to avoid getting sticky fingers. Remove the coated sticks to the tray or cutting board
- Once all are single dipped, return to the freezer for at least 1 hour
- Your sticks are now ready for a 2nd coating of the egg and panko. First, crack your second egg into the current one and whisk to combine. If you need more panko, use a spoon to add some to your current mixture
- Remove your frozen mozzarella from the freezer and repeat the egg - panko dip for a second coating. Freeze for at least 1 hour
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 400 F degrees for at least 3 minutes
- Remove half your sticks (6). Spray the Air Fryer bottom and sides; place your sticks with some room in between and give them a light coating of olive oil spray
- Cook for 5 minutes or until cheese just starts oozing, shaking at least once mid-way through and checking frequently. These can quickly burst during the last minute or so; keep an eye on them
- Remove, plate, cool slightly and enjoy!! Repeat as desired with second batch
Notes
- If you can't find panko, use regular gluten-free breadcrumbs and season with 1/2 tsp each dried basil, oregano, garlic powder and salt; or you favorite seasonings
- This recipe 'can' serve 4 as a snack (3 sticks each) but if you are hungrier consider this a 2-serving recipe
- I like to make this ahead of time by doing the initial freezing and flouring step the night before, and the coating steps the day of frying
Nutrition
Serving: 3sticks | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g