Appetizers
Mozzarella Sticks
Makes 6 servings
Mozzarella Sticks
Makes 6 servings
Fun to make with your kids! For best results, mozzarella sticks require freezing before AirFrying so be sure to plan accordingly.
Nutritional information per mozzarella stick:Calories 153 (46% from fat )
carb. 11g
pro. 11g
fat 8g
sat. fat 4g chol. 55mg
sod. 325mg
calc. 217mg
fiber 0g
carb. 11g
pro. 11g
fat 8g
sat. fat 4g chol. 55mg
sod. 325mg
calc. 217mg
fiber 0g
Ingredients
- ¼cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1extra-large egg, lightly beaten
- ½cup plain breadcrumbs
- 6string cheese sticks
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Olive oil for spraying
- ¼teaspoon kosher salt
- Quick Marinara Sauce (page 28) or prepared marinara
Preparation
- 1. Put the flour, egg, and breadcrumbs each in separate, shallow bowls
- for dipping.
- 2. Dredge one cheese stick in the flour, then egg, and finally the
- breadcrumbs, tapping gently to remove any excess after each
- coating. Place on a plate or platter. Repeat with the remaining
- cheese sticks.
- 3. Add a second coat of breading by dipping each cheese stick in
- the egg and then the breadcrumbs one more time.
- 4. Place the double-dipped sticks on a lined tray, and freeze for at least
- one hour and up to overnight (the longer the better).
- 5. Place the AirFry basket on the Oven/AirFry pan, and spray liberally
- with nonstick cooking spray.
- 6. When ready to AirFry, place the sticks in a single layer in the
- prepared basket, coat liberally with olive oil, and season evenly
- with salt.
- 7. Place in the Cuisinart® 3-in-1 Microwave AirFryer Plus in the upper
- rack position. Select Oven/AirFry, and set the temperature to 350°F
- and time for 5 minutes. Press Start. Flip and AirFry the opposite side
- for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Mozzarella sticks should be golden
- brown.
- 8. Serve immediately with marinara sauce
