If you love crunchy, fried cheese sticks, then this recipe is for you! These feta sticks are coated in crunchy seasoned panko bread crumbs and air fried for a light and crispy texture. Dip alongside marinara sauce or hot honey for an unforgettable snack.
Ingredients
- 8 - 3 inch feta sticks
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Olive oil spray
- Marinara sauce or hot honey for serving
Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
- Prepare the breadcrumb dipping station. In one medium bowl, add flour. In a second bowl, add eggs and whisk together until smooth. In the third bowl, add panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and kosher salt. Mix panko mixture until seasoning is incorporated evenly.
- First, dip feta sticks 1-2 at a time into the flour mixture. Shake off excess and the dip into the egg mixture. Lastly, dip the feta sticks gently into the panko mixture and press into the bread stick to ensure an even coat.
- Place sticks into the preheated air fryer basket and spray with olive oil spray. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and melted.
- Serve with marinara sauce or hot honey if desired.