Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks are a spicy and flavorful dish. It contains chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese sticks, breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, eggs, seasoning, and cooking spray. These ingredients are simple and obtainable simply in the supermarkets or might even present in kitchen. You can make these sticks as an appetizer or for game day. Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks prepare quickly in only 23 minutes, so it is perfect to make for an end-of-minute party plan. This dish contains mozzarella cheese, so it is not safe for people with dairy intolerance as well. Use the dairy-free cheese sticks for this purpose. Serve these sticks with ranch dips, lettuce wraps, or onion rings for the flavorful combination. It stores easily, so we can easily make them in advance.
STATS:
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Prep time: Fifteen minutes
- Cooking time: Eight minutes
- Overall duration: 23 minutes
- Serving: 4
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Appetizer
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving size: 2 sticks
EQUIPMENT:
- Shallow bowls
- Tongs
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Freezer-safe tray
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups chicken shreds
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
- , ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- Cooking spray
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- Use the rotisserie chicken to make these sticks. Use the remaining baked or boiled chicken. We have to shred the chicken finely so it wraps effortlessly on the cheese.
MOZZARELLA STICKS:
- Use the mozzarella sticks to provide a melting texture. Cut the sticks in half to make a small size. Freeze the sticks before the cookies so the cheese will not leak.
BUFFALO SAUCE:
- Use the real buffalo sauce to add the spicy taste and tanginess in these sticks. Add the quantity of the sauce as you like. You can also use the mild buffalo sauce if you want.
BREADCRUMBS:
- Use the panko breadcrumbs to provide the crispy coating. They are better than regular ones. You can also utilize the seasoned breadcrumbs to add more flavor.
EGGS:
- It is used to coat the mozzarella sticks. It also adds the protein content and makes the sticks golden.
SEASONING:
- Use the garlic powder, paprika powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to season these sticks. These seasonings make the dish more flavorful & delicious.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix the chicken shreds with the buffalo sauce till they are coated evenly.
- Then we make the eighth portion of this mixture,
- Now we wrap each portion around the mozzarella stick.
- Put the sticks on the tray and freeze for half an hour.
- Add the flour to one bowl, then the eggs to the other bowl, and the breadcrumbs with the seasoning to the third bowl.
- Immerse the mozzarella sticks in the flour, then in the egg mixture, then toss them in the breadcrumbs.
- Press them softly so that the breadcrumbs adhere nicely to the sticks.
- Now warm the air fryer at 375° F.
- Then we spray the basket with the spray and put the sticks with some space.
- Air fries these sticks for 7 to 8 minutes till crisp & golden.
- We have to slightly cool these sticks, then serve them.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Ranch Dip
- Blue Cheese Dressing
- Garlic Aioli
SIDES:
- Celery Sticks
- Cucumber Slices
- Carrot Sticks
LOW-CARB OPTION:
- Lettuce Wraps
- Cauliflower Bites
- Zucchini Fries
PARTY SNACKS:
- Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Jalapeño Poppers
- Air Fryer Onion Rings
TIPS:
- We have to freeze the wrapped sticks, then bread them so their shape will remain intact.
- Coat the breadcrumbs twice to make them crunchier.
- Don’t add lots of sticks at the same time, as we have to leave some space between them so they don’t get soggy.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the remaining sticks to the closed vessel & stock them for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Add the sticks to the vessel and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Why does the cheese leak from the sticks?
- You can’t freeze the sticks properly for the mentioned time or cook them on a high flame, so they leak.
Will I bake these sticks?
- Yes, we can surely bake these sticks at 400 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes till it gets crisp.
How can I make low-carb sticks?
- Use the pork rinds or almond flour instead of breadcrumbs to make the low-carb sticks.
Will I prepare these sticks in advance?
- Yes, prepare the sticks, coat the sticks, freeze them, and cook them when required.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Iron: 1.2mg
Calories: 285 kcal
Potassium: 240 mg
Protein: 24 g
Serving size: 2 sticks
Total carbs: 14 g
Sodium: 610 mg
Net carbs: 13 g
Serving: 4
Vitamin A: 0.25 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Calcium: 220 mg