Air Fryer Mozzarella Slices

A clear glass plate holds a stack of golden-brown, air-fried patties, revealing perfectly melted mozzarella slices inside. A red-checkered cloth is partially visible to the left and a small bowl with red sauce can be seen in the top right corner.

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These Air Fryer Mozzarella Slices are the perfect snack or appetizer.

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Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Method: Air Fryer

Servings: Slices

Calories: 154kcal

Author: Corinne Schmitt

Equipment

Air Fryer
Measuring spoons and cups
Bowls
Spatula
Knife

Ingredients

16 ounces fresh mozzarella log
8 ounces plain panko crumbs
2 eggs whisked
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

Instructions

Slice your log into 16 slices. Transfer each slice onto a paper towel, and dab each slice to remove any moisture.
Mix together your panko crumbs and seasoning in a medium-size bowl.
Place your medallions into the egg wash and make sure they are fully coated on each side. Place your medallion into the panko crumbs. Repeat these two steps one more time.
Preheat your air fryer at 400 F for five minutes.
Transfer your medallions to your air fryer. Make sure that they are not touching one another.
Set your air fryer to 390 F for five minutes. Flip them over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. They should be crispy and brown.
Eat as is, or a dip in your favorite marinara sauce. Enjoy.

Notes

Pro Tips

Make sure the medallions are not touching one another in the air fryer.
Dab the mozzarella with a paper towel—this will help remove any moisture from the cheese. If you do not do this, your breading will not stick as well to the cheese.
Do not overcrowd your air fryer basket—if you crowd the basket, your food will not cook evenly. Make sure to leave some space in between each slice.
Do not forget to preheat your air fryer—this will help the food cook evenly throughout.
If you want a golden-brown crust, spray your air fryer basket and the mozzarella slices with cooking spray before air frying.

Recipe FAQs

How do I store these mozzarella snacks?

You can transfer them to an airtight container lined with a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How do I reheat these medallions?

Preheat your air fryer to 400 F, and then reheat your medallions for about 1-2 minutes. Leave space in between each medallion to ensure that it will evenly cook/reheat.

Can I freeze these?

You can freeze mozzarella medallions to air fry them for another time.

Simply follow steps 1-3 in the recipe card, place the mozzarella medallions on a lined tray, and let them completely freeze. Once frozen, you can store your mozzarella medallions in a ziploc bag and keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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