Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Gluten Free Mozzarella Sticks that are crispy on the outside but full of ooey gooey cheesy goodness in the middle. Great for parties, entertaining, a treat or game day!
Servings Prep Time
12sticks 30minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30minutes 1hour
Servings Prep Time
12sticks 30minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
30minutes 1hour
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Take block of mozzarella cheese and cut into 1/2 inch sticks. About 1/2 inch by 3 inches. Set aside. Prepare a large parchment lined baking sheet.
  2. Take out 3 medium to large bowls. In the first one place gluten free flour, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp corn starch, 1 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp of pepper, stir together.
  3. In the second bowl crack 3 eggs and whisk together with 1/4 cup of water. In the last bowl place, gluten free bread crumbs, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 1/4 tsp of pepper, stir together.
  4. Place 1 fork in each bowl, keeping a dedicated fork for each bowl. Drop 1-2 sticks of mozzarella cheese into the flour and coat. Transfer to egg mixture and coat. Transfer to bread crumb mixture. Transfer back to egg mixture and coat for a second time. Transfer back to bread crumbs and coat for a second time.
  5. Once fully coated place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat process with all of the sticks of mozzarella. Pop the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
  6. Take out of the freezer. Preheat air fryer on the highest setting. Once heated up, place 2-3 mozzarella sticks into the air dryer (if your air fryer is larger feel free to cook more at once). Spray mozzarella sticks with cooking spray such as coconut oil, olive oil or avocado oil. Place tray in air fryer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Take out and flip stick, spray again with oil and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Season with a little salt immediately after they come out. Repeat the process until all of the mozzarella sticks are cooked.
  7. Serve immediately with your favourite marinara sauce. ENJOY!
Recipe Notes

* If you want to make in advance. After the mozzarella sticks have been in the freezer for at least 1 hour. You can transfer them to a ziploc freezer bag and store up to a couple months. Then pull out and cook as you please.