Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella (Air Fryer Copycat)
Description
This copycat Olive Garden fried mozzarella is made in the air fryer with block mozzarella, double-coated in seasoned Italian breadcrumbs and frozen so the cheese stays inside. It air fries at 390°F in 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp with a melty center. Serve with warm marinara for dipping.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, block. low-moisture whole-milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Olive oil spray
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray. Cut the mozzarella into pieces about 1 inch in size, or into thick triangles.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs and water. In a second bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic salt and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each piece of mozzarella in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb mixture. Place on the baking sheet.
- Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Coat each piece again in the egg mixture and the breadcrumb mixture.
- Freeze for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Spray the basket with olive oil spray or line with parchment paper.
- Arrange the frozen mozzarella in a single layer and spray the tops with olive oil spray.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden brown. Rest 1 minute and serve with marinara sauce.
Equipment
- Baking sheet (must fit in your freezer)
- 2 small bowls
- Olive oil spray or cooking spray
- Parchment paper (optional)
Notes
- Store cooked pieces in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Freeze breaded, uncooked pieces for up to 2 months and cook from frozen.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1153mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 645IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 433mgIron: 2mg