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Palitos De Mucarela Na Airfryer Facil

Palitos De Mucarela Na Airfryer Facil

Crispy, golden mozzarella sticks made simple in the air fryer, with a crunchy panko coating and melty cheese inside, no deep frying needed.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 sticks mozzarella string cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • olive oil spray for the basket

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Baking tray
  • Three shallow bowls

Method
 

  1. Set up three shallow bowls: flour, whisked egg with water, and panko mixed with oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat each cheese stick in flour, then egg, then panko.
  3. Freeze coated sticks on a tray for 30 minutes.
  4. Dip each stick back into the egg, then panko a second time, then freeze again for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 200C (390F) and lightly spray the basket with oil.
  6. Arrange frozen sticks in a single layer with space between them.
  7. Air fry for 6 to 7 minutes until golden brown, checking at the 5 minute mark.
  8. Rest for 1 minute before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Freezing twice is essential to prevent the cheese from leaking out during cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, cook in batches for even browning.
  • Uncooked coated sticks freeze well for up to 2 months.