Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients

• 300 grams Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 cup Gluten Free Flour
• 2 cups Gluten Free Bread Crumbs
• 2 tsps Garlic Powder (divided in half)
• 2 tsps Onion Powder (divided in half)
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper (divided in half)
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• Cooking Spray (we use coconut oil spray)
• 1 cup Marinara Sauce

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 7

   Serve immediately with your favourite marinara sauce. ENJOY!