Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks are the perfect blend of flavor, crunch, and gooeyness, bursting with the fiery kick of buffalo sauce and creamy mozzarella.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened Can substitute with low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
For breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs are recommended for crunch.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For cooking
- cooking spray Cooking spray To prevent sticking.
- as needed Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one bowl, the beaten eggs in another, and the breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a third bowl.
- Take a spoonful of the chicken mixture and shape it into a stick. Dip it into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Repeat the process until all the mixture is used up, placing the formed sticks on a plate.
Cooking
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without touching each other, and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Air fry for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Serving
- Serve with extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
For a twist, try using different sauces or proteins in this recipe. Prepare the chicken mixture a day in advance to save time.