Pregnancy Friendly Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks with Oregano
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4 servings
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- olive oil spray
For the breading
- Ā½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup italian breadcrumbs
- Ā¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- Ā½ tsp onion powder
- Ā½ tsp salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- marinara sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Unwrap the mozzarella sticks and arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour, until completely firm.
- 2
Set up a three-station breading line in shallow bowls: flour in the first, eggs whisked together with the water in the second, and breadcrumbs combined with the Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the third.
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