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Crispy Air-Fried Mozzarella Bites with Spicy Marinara Sauce

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Italian
Crispy Air-Fried Mozzarella Bites with Spicy Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 6 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half, crosswise
  • cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
1
Combine egg and water in a shallow container, whisking them together until well combined. In another shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and Italian seasoning to create a uniform blend.
2
In a third shallow dish, place bread crumbs for coating purposes.
3
Dip cheese sticks into the egg mixture, then coat them with the flour mixture, ensuring a thorough covering. Dip again into the egg mixture and finally coat with bread crumbs until fully covered. Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate until solidified, approximately 1 hour.
4
Heat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray for easy food release.
5
Arrange frozen cheese bites in a single layer within the air fryer, working in batches if necessary and taking care not to overcrowd.
6
Cook frozen cheese bites in the preheated air fryer until they turn golden brown and the cheese starts to melt, approximately 4-6 minutes. Repeat with the remaining bites.
7
In a separate bowl, combine marinara sauce and crushed red pepper for serving purposes.
8
Serve mozzarella bites with the marinara sauce accompaniment.