Kid-Friendly
Extra-Crunchy "Fried" Cheese Sticks
Wine Recommendation
Matua Sauvignon Blanc
Ingredients
- 20 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 (16-oz) pkg egg roll wrappers
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Place 1 cheese stick on bottom third of each egg roll wrapper. Fold bottom of corner over cheese stick, and fold sides toward center over cheese. Continue to roll tightly to enclose cheese. Moisten corner of wrapper lightly with water to seal.
- Lightly beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Stir together breadcrumbs, cheese, seasoning, and garlic powder in a separate shallow bowl. Dip wrapped cheesesticks in beaten egg; dredge in breadcrumb mixture to coat. Place on a lightly greased wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spray air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray. Place coated cheese sticks, seam side down, ½ inch apart in air fryer basket. Spray generously with cooking spray.
- Air fry, in batches, 5 minutes or until golden brown. Turn, and air fry 3 to 4 minutes longer. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Total | |
| Servings | 10 | |
| Calories |
354
|
354
|
| Fat (g) | 15 | 15 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 9 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 19 | 19 |
| Carb (g) | 40 | 40 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 2 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 5 | 5 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 |
