Crispy Mozzarella Sticks with a Spicy Tomato Dip
Golden-brown breaded mozzarella sticks from the air fryer, served with a fruity and spicy tomato dip made with ORO di Parma chunky tomatoes.
These crispy mozzarella sticks turn a beautiful golden brown in the air fryer and are sure to impress with their tender, melt-in-your-mouth center. They pair perfectly with a spicy tomato dip made from ORO di Parma chunky tomatoes, enhanced with chili and fresh basil.
Ingredients
For the mozzarella sticks
200 g mozzarella, cut into sticks
100 g all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
150 g breadcrumbs
1 pinch of salt
For the tomato dip
400 g ORO di Parma chopped tomatoes
1 small chili pepper, finely chopped, or ½ tsp chili flakes
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
6 g fresh basil leaves
Step 1 : Prepare the mozzarella
Pat the mozzarella sticks dry. Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
Step 2 : Breaded Mozzarella
First, coat the mozzarella sticks in flour, then dip them in the egg, and finally roll them in breadcrumbs.
For an extra-crispy coating, repeat the process with egg and breadcrumbs a second time.
Tip
Chill the breaded sticks for 10 minutes before baking. This helps the cheese hold its shape better during cooking.
Step 3 : How to Make Crispy Mozzarella Sticks in an Air Fryer
Place the breaded mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket and cook at 180 °C for about 5–6 minutes, until golden brown.
Tip
The sticks should not touch each other so that the breading becomes evenly crispy.
Step 4 : How to Make a Spicy Tomato Dip
Heat the ORO di Parma chopped tomatoes in a small saucepan along with chili, salt, and pepper, and let them simmer for about 5 minutes. Then purée until smooth.
Step 5 : Serving
Serve the freshly baked mozzarella sticks with the warm tomato dip and garnish with basil leaves.
Ingredients
For the mozzarella sticks
200 g mozzarella, cut into sticks
100 g all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
150 g breadcrumbs
1 pinch of salt
For the tomato dip
400 g ORO di Parma chopped tomatoes
1 small chili pepper, finely chopped, or ½ tsp chili flakes
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
6 g fresh basil leaves
