Pregnancy Friendly Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
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4 servings
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks (about 12 oz total)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp italian seasoning
Ingredient noteSpice blends are fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about scant 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution applies to concentrated herbal oils and supplements, not everyday seasoning.
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- olive oil spray
For serving
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed, for dipping
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: combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt in the first bowl; whisk the eggs with the water in the second bowl; stir together the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan in the third bowl.
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