Description
Delicious Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks combine buffalo sauce and gooey mozzarella in a crispy shell, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, and softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until well blended.
- Set up your breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Take a spoonful of the chicken mixture and shape it into a stick. Dip it in the flour, then in the egg, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer, lightly spraying the tops with cooking spray.
- Air fry for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the sticks and let them cool slightly. Garnish with parsley.
- Serve with extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider double-dipping the mozzarella sticks in egg and breadcrumbs. Let cool slightly after frying to hold their shape better.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 sticks
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg