Air Fryer Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella

F you love Olive Garden’s Fried Mozzarella Appetizer, you will love this air fryer version. You can make it right in your air fryer with this copycat recipe. This is my easy version of Air Fryer Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella.

If you love Olive Garden’s Fried Mozzarella Appetizer, you will love this air fryer version. With this copycat recipe, you can make it right in your air fryer. This is my easy version of Air Fryer Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella.

The menu selection is simply a mozzarella piece coated with panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried if you are familiar with them. Today, I made the same recipe but used my air fryer. These mozzarella bites were so light and flavorful.

Air fryers and mozzarella sticks are an experience everyone has, and if you love Olive Garden as much as my family does, this is a MUST TRY recipe for your next air fryer adventure.

If you are looking for even more appetizers, some of my favorites are Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins, Air Fryer Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, or even a batch of Air Fryer Zucchini Chips.

Air Fryer Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella

Ingredients Needed:

• Mozzarella Cheese
• Eggs
• Water
• Italian Breadcrumbs
• Garlic Salt
• Italian Seasoning
• Olive Oil Spray

How To Make Air Fryer Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella

Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray. Cut your mozzarella into about 1-inch pieces. In a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs and water.

Mix the Italian breadcrumbs, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning in another small bowl. Dip your mozzarella slices into the egg mixture and the bread crumb mixture.

As you coat the mozzarella slices, place them on the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into the freezer for about 30 minutes. Then cover again with the egg mixture and the bread crumb mixture. Freeze them for another 30 minutes.

Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Set them into the air fryer for 6-8 minutes at 390 degrees, air fryer setting. Spray the breading with olive oil, which will help them crisp up. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

What Dipping Sauces Go Well With Air Fryer Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella

Half the fun of air fryer mozzarella is the dipping part if you are like me. My kids love dipping anything they can; here are some of the sauces that go well with these:

1. Marinara sauce
2. Alfredo Sauce
3. Honey Mustard Sauce
4. Ranch Dressing
5. BBQ sauce

How To Store

If you have any leftovers, the best thing is to let them cool to room temperature, then place the leftovers into an airtight container.

To Reheat: Place the mozzarella into the air fryer or the microwave.

To Freeze: These do wonderfully frozen. All you need to do is prepare them, and then after your second coating, let them freeze and then place the frozen mozzarella into a Ziploc bag or an airtight container.

To Reheat From Frozen: Follow the directions in the recipe card below.

Pro Tips:

1. They must be completely frozen before air frying. Otherwise, the coating will fall off.
2. Use olive oil spray; I always spray my basket so that the food does not stick.
3. Spray your food with olive oil; this is my number tip for everyone. You MUST spray if you have any breading; otherwise, your breading will never get golden brown.
4. Do not overcrowd the basket; the air fryer works by circulating hot air around the basket. If you restrict the airflow, the food will not cook correctly.

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• EASY AIR FRYER, BBQ MEATBALLS
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