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Ingredients
Batter:
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½ cup water
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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5 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon cornmeal
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon salt
Coating:
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1 cup panko bread crumbs
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon parsley flakes
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
Mozzarella Sticks:
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5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips
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cooking spray
Directions
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Make batter: Place water, flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow bowl; mix until thick like pancake batter. Adjust ingredients if needed to get the right consistency.
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Make coating: Stir together panko, salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and basil in a second shallow bowl. Place flour in a third bowl.
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Make mozzarella sticks: Lightly press each mozzarella stick in flour. Dip in batter, then toss in panko mixture until evenly coated. Place sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
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Heat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Place a row of mozzarella sticks in the fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray and close the lid.
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Cook sticks in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Open the lid and flip sticks with tongs. Close the lid and continue cooking until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes.
Tips
You can substitute vegan mozzarella in the recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
246 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
39g | Carbs |
13g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 246 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
Sodium 936mg | 41% |
Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 13g | 26% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 286mg | 22% |
Iron 1mg | 5% |
Potassium 66mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.