Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks (Gluten Free)
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time12mins
Freeze Time:2hrs30mins
Total Time2hrs52mins
Servings: 124” sticks
Calories: 273kcal
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Easy and Cheesy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks! These air fryer buffalo chicken cheese sticks or bites or even balls are a great make-ahead frozen appetizer recipe. Use homemade gluten free breadcrumbs or even leftover dip.
Ingredients
4cupsShredded Chicken Breast, 320g
4ozReduced Fat Cream Cheese, Softened, ½ cup, 112g
3TbspNon-fat Greek Yogurt, 42g
⅓cupBuffalo Wing Sauce, 85ml
1tspDried Parsley
1tspGarlic Powder
1tspOnion Powder
4sticksMozzarella String Cheese, 28g each
Breading:
4slicesWhole Wheat or Gluten Free Bread, see notes for sub
2TbspTapioca Flour/Starch
1Egg White
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, buffalo wing sauce, parsley, garlic powder and onion powder until combined.
Cut string cheese length-wise into 3 strips (you should have 12 strips).
Line an 8 x 8” baking pan with parchment paper.
Spread half buffalo chicken mixture in pan.Arrange string cheese strips in 2 rows, 6 in each row.Spread other half chicken mixture on top of cheese and smoothen.Place baking pan in the freezer for 2 hours to harden.
Make breading:
Place sliced bread in air fryer basket and cook at 400˚F for 3 minutes at until toasted.
Tear into pieces, transfer to a small food processor, and process to form crumbs.Return any large soft pieces to the air fryer, cook another 1-2 minutes, and process again.
Bread and Cook the Sticks:
Lift out holding parchment paper and cut into 12 sticks (1⅓” x 4”) .
Prepare workstation with 3 shallow bowls: tapioca flour, whisked egg white, and bread crumbs.
Working quickly, dredge each strip in flour, then egg white, and coat in bread crumbs. Place on large baking sheet or plates, a freeze another 30 minutes.
Line air fryer basket with parchment paper and place sticks in - about 3-4 at a time.Leave enough room for air to flow; work in batches.
Cook at 400˚F for 12 minutes until golden brown.
Lift out parchment paper and transfer to cooling rack to cool.
Notes
To replace sliced bread, use 1 cup bread crumbs.
Nutrition information is calculated using whole wheat bread.
To bake, place breaded goat cheese on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for12 minutes at 450°F; they will not be as browned and will turn too soft.
Storage:
Fridge: In an airtight container for 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or use an air fryer.
Freeze: Place on baking sheet and let freeze individually. Transfer to freezer safe bag and keep 2 months. Air fry to reheat.