Gluten Free Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy, gooey mozzarella sticks are one of those snacks that feel almost impossible to recreate at home without gluten — but this air fryer version absolutely nails it. The secret is a double-dredge method using gluten free flour, an egg wash, and seasoned gluten free breadcrumbs blended with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder, which builds a coating that's genuinely crunchy and flavorful. Freezing the sticks before breading and again after coating is what keeps the cheese from escaping before the crust has a chance to set — it's a small step that makes a huge difference. The air fryer does the rest, delivering a deep golden crust in just 6 to 8 minutes without a pot of hot oil in sight. This recipe makes 12 sticks and serves 4, so it's perfect for a game-day spread or a fun weeknight appetizer. Dip them in marinara straight out of the basket and prepare for them to disappear fast.
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4 servings
- 6 oz low-moisture mozzarella string cheese (12 sticks)
- ½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp water
- ¼ cup gluten free flour
- olive oil spray
For serving
- marinara sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Unwrap the mozzarella string cheese sticks and arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour, until completely firm throughout.
- 2
Set up a three-station breading line in shallow bowls: gluten free flour in the first bowl; eggs whisked together with the water in the second; and gluten free breadcrumbs combined with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the third.
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