Description
Crispy air fryer mozzarella bites are a quick and easy appetizer. These bites are golden brown on the outside and delightfully gooey on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine flour.
- In another shallow dish, whisk the egg.
- In a third shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roll each mozzarella string cheese stick into a ball.
- Dip each mozzarella ball first into the flour, then into the egg, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place coated mozzarella balls in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
- Lightly spray the mozzarella balls with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use string cheese.
- Ensure mozzarella balls are completely coated for a crispy exterior.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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