Air Fryer
Air Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Serves: 8 • Time: 25 min
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 3 tsp garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup of cornflake crumbs
- 550g block of mozzarella
- Olive oil spray
For dipping sauce:
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup plain Greek-style yoghurt
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- 1 onion, chopped
Method:
- Start by making the creamy avocado dip. Place avocado, lemon juice, yoghurt, pesto and onion into a Midea Blender and blend until smooth. Pour the dip into a bowl, cover and refrigerate until snacking time.
- Combine flour and garlic powder in a shallow bowl and add a pinch of salt for seasoning. In a separate shallow bowl whisk your eggs. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs and cornflake crumbs.
- Line a large tray with baking paper. Slice mozzarella into 2cm-wide strips, and dip them in the flour mixture. Shake off excess and then dip the cheese into the egg, followed by the breadcrumbs.
- Place the dipped cheese strips onto your prepared tray and freeze for 1 hour or until firm.
- Spray your frozen mozzarella sticks with a liberal coating of olive oil.
- Line your air fryer basket with baking paper, leaving a 1cm gap around the edge for air to circulate. Cook sticks at 180°C in batches for 4 to 5 min or until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
