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Classic Mozzarella Sticks

Name: Classic Mozzarella Sticks
Cook time: 900 s
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: Makes 8
Ingredients: ½ cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp olive oil; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp celery salt; ¼ tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 large eggs; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 8 x 30 g low moisture mozzarella string cheese sticks; Marinara sauce - warmed, to serve

Ooey gooey mozzarella sticks coated in an epic combo of secret spices and crunchy crumbs with not a deep fryer in sight! The Joule oven bakes them to crisp perfection. We’ve served them with a marinara sauce, but you could choose any of your favorite dips, fresh pesto, tangy salsa, creamy ranch.

the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer Pro

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30 mins total time

15 mins active time

Easy

Makes 8

Ingredients

Measurements:

½ cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp celery salt
¼ tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 large eggs
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
8 x 30 g low moisture mozzarella string cheese sticks
Marinara sauce
warmed, to serve

Instructions

1Insert the wire rack into position 4. Set the oven to Bake, Super Convection, 175°C, for 6 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
2Combine the crumbs and oil in a bowl and rub together. Spread evenly in the roasting pan.
3Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 6 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, stir the crumbs and continue cooking. Meanwhile, make the spice mixture.
4Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and salt in a small bowl.
5The crumbs should be golden brown. If not, cook them a little longer.
6Transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish. Add 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture and salt and stir to combine. Wipe out the roasting pan. Move the wire rack to position 8 and place the roasting pan on the rack to catch drips during cooking. Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 150°C, for 7 minutes and press Start.
7Place the cornstarch in a shallow dish with the remaining spice mix and stir to combine.
8Place the eggs and flour in a medium bowl and whisk to combine, transfer to a shallow dish.
9Roll the mozzarella sticks in the dusting mixture to coat. Dip in the egg mixture then roll in the spiced crumbs. Place in the air fry basket, evenly spaced apart.
10Place the basket in rack position 3 and cook for 7 minutes.
11The sticks should be crisp on the outside and gooey in the center. If not, cook them a minute longer.
12Allow the mozzarella sticks to cool for a few minutes to firm up. Serve with warm marinara sauce.