Air Fried Mozzarella Slices

Our air fried mozzarella slices are a healthy alternative to mozzarella slices fried in oil. These breaded mozzarella slices are dipped in eggs and panko then fried crisp.

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5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings 8

Equipment

Ingredients

16 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
8 ounces panko gluten free if needed
2 large eggs, whisked
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Prep the mozzarella. Place the mozzarella slices onto paper towels to remove some moisture.
Blend the coating. In a mixing bowl combine the panko, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Place the whisked eggs into another mixing bowl.
Coat the mozzarella. Dip each mozzarella slice into the egg wash then place it into the panko mixture gently pressing to coat all sides. Place the coated mozzarella onto the air fryer tray, making sure they don't touch. Repeat until all the cheese is coated.
Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Bake for 5 minutes, flip then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Air fry in batches if needed.

Notes

Make sure you line the basket with parchment. If you don't have parchment, use a generous amount of cooking spray. If your mozzarella medallions stick to the basket, you'll have a big mess on your hands!

You can buy a mozzarella log and slice it yourself, or, you can look for a pre-sliced mozzarella log, usually right beside the whole ones. Pre-sliced will make this recipe even easier, plus, all your mozzarella medallions will be uniform in size.

If you're cooking in batches, keep your mozzarella medallions warm by placing them on a small plate with a piece of foil over them. you can always toss them back in the air fryer for 30 seconds to 1 minute to reheat.

Watch these carefully, and if they look like they're starting to bubble or drip, they're probably ready to come out.

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