The crunchy and light mozzarella in carrozza in the air fryer is one of those dishes that wins you over at the first bite with its simplicity and goodness. Crunchy on the outside and incredibly stringy on the inside, it is one of the most beloved fried street foods, perfect for recycling bread, treating yourself to something tasty, or impressing guests with an appetizer that everyone will agree on.
The mozzarella in carrozza is made with crustless sandwich bread, filled with well-drained fresh mozzarella, then dipped in a golden breading and cooked in an air fryer. The result is surprising: a crunchy and tasty crust enclosing a soft and stringy heart, with a light cooking and no guilt.
Just a few ingredients, a few minutes of preparation, and some care to get perfect golden triangles, ideal to serve as an appetizer, quick single dish, finger food to share, or simple savory snack. The air fryer allows you to achieve uniform browning with very little oil, making this recipe suitable even for those looking for a lighter alternative to the fried version.
If you want to make it even tastier and more flavorful, you can add half a slice of cooked ham to the mozzarella.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for crunchy and light mozzarella in carrozza in air fryer:
- 4 slices sandwich bread (or white bread for sandwiches)
- 4 slices mozzarella
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- to taste milk
- to taste fine salt
- to taste all-purpose flour
- to taste breadcrumbs
- to taste extra-virgin olive oil
Tools for crunchy and light mozzarella in carrozza in air fryer:
- 3 Plates
- 1 Knife
- 1 Air fryer kasanova
Steps for the preparation and cooking of crunchy and light mozzarella in carrozza in air fryer:
If you use sandwich bread, with a sharp knife remove the crust and cut the slices in half, alternatively, you can cut them into triangles or leave them whole.
Pat dry the slices of mozzarella and place them on the half slices of bread, lightly salt, cover with the other bread and make a slight pressure.
In a plate, put the egg, a little salt, a few tablespoons of milk and beat well.
Then in another plate put the flour and in the third plate the breadcrumbs.
Pass each piece first in the flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs making the coating adhere well, if you want it thicker and crunchier pass again in the egg and breadcrumbs (in this case use 2 eggs instead of one).
Place the mozzarella in carrozza directly on the air fryer grill without parchment paper, add a few puffs of extra-virgin olive oil, and cook at 392°F for 10 minutes, turning halfway through if you don’t have a fryer with double resistance until golden brown.
Serve them immediately while hot.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can sandwich bread be substituted?
You can also use sandwich or wholemeal loaf bread, as long as it is soft and crustless.
Can I prepare them in advance?
Yes! Once breaded, you can store them in the fridge for a few hours or freeze them raw. Cook them directly from frozen adding 2-3 minutes.
How do I prevent the mozzarella from leaking out?
Press the edges well and make sure the breading is also on the sides.
