Mozzarella Sticks

Author

NuWave

Servings

4 servings

Category

Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 lb mozzarella cheese, whole brick
• 2 eggs
• 3 T nonfat milk
• 1 c plain bread crumbs
• 1 T basil, fresh, minced
• 1 T oregano, fresh, minced
• 1 T parsley, minced
• ¼ c all-purpose flour
• 1 t garlic powder
• 1 t onion powder
• ½ t cayenne pepper
• ½ t paprika, smoked
• ¼ t black pepper, fresh, cracked
• Sea salt
• Marinara sauce for serving

Directions

1. Slice cheese into 3-by-½-inch sticks.
2. In a bowl, add eggs and milk. Whisk together.
3. In shallow dish, add breadcrumbs, basil, oregano, salt, and parsley. In a third bowl, place flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper.
4. Assembly line should be flour-egg-breadcrumbs. Bread each piece of cheese in this order.
5. Place breaded cheese sticks on a tray and freeze for up to 2 hours or until solid.
6. Place small batches in the Basket; do not overcrowd.
7. Place on Air Fryer Lid. Press “AIR FRY” and set to 400°F and cook for 12 minutes.
8. Serve hot with marinara sauce.