Breaded mozzarella balls in air fryer

Name: Breaded mozzarella balls in air fryer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 1 h 23 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 20 mini mozzarellas; 2 eggs; breadcrumbs to taste; salt to taste

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Appetizer

4 servings

Very Easy

1 h 23 m

A very easy and tasty recipe. Just follow some small steps to make mozzarella balls in air fryer that are crispy on the outside and stringy on the inside. Thanks to cooking in an air fryer, very little oil is used to prepare this recipe: they will be lighter than the classic ones but still very tasty. Follow our step-by-step explained recipe if you want to try delicious breaded mozzarellas with the air fryer, they are the appetizers that everyone loves and will become a must for your appetizers organized at home.

Ingredients

20 mini mozzarellas
2 eggs
breadcrumbs to taste
salt to taste

Materials

Air fryer
3 small bowls
Tongs

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Waiting time1 hour

Cook time8 min

Drain the mozzarellas from their liquid. Arrange them on a plate and blot them several times with paper towels.
Now prepare 3 small bowls that you will need for breading:
- 1 with flour
- 1 with the beaten eggs and 1 pinch of salt
- 1 with the breadcrumbs and 1 pinch of salt
Take a small mozzarella and dip it in the flour by moving the small bowl directly.
Then pass it through the egg with the help of tongs.
Finish in the breadcrumbs always stirring the small bowl. Then repeat the 3 steps again to make a double bread (flour/egg/breadcrumbs). Continue until the mozzarellas are finished.
Place the breaded mozzarellas in a tray lined with baking paper and let them rest in the freezer at least 1 hour.
After this time has passed, place the mozzarellas in the basket of the air fryer and spray a little spray oil on top. Cook for 8 minutes at 370°F/190°C air fry mode, and halfway through cooking, shake the basket gently to separate them.
The mozzarellas in air fryer are ready!

Observations

Can I freeze mozzarella balls cooked in an air fryer?
Yes. You can freeze them after you bread them and cook them when you need them.

How long will mozzarella balls cooked in an air fryer keep?
We recommend eating them as soon as they are ready. They are still hot and stringy when cooked.

Can I fry mozzarella balls using traditional methods?
Sure. Follow the same procedure, then cook them in plenty of seed oil and drain them when they are golden brown. You can also use the deep fryer if you have it available.

What can I add to the breadcrumbs?
In the breadcrumbs you can add herbs to taste or spices such as pepper, paprika and turmeric.

How to accompany mozzarella balls cooked in an air fryer?
You can serve them with some classic sauce such as ketchup, mayonnaise or a yogurt sauce if you prefer.

What is the best method for breading mozzarellas?
Double-breading is very important in this recipe: use 3 bowls and a tongs, which will allow you not to get your hands dirty after the mozzarellines have made their way through the egg. We also recommend that you clean the tongs frequently to avoid damaging the breadcrumbs.