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Cheesy Smoked Turkey and Cheese Sticks

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Golden Panko embraces smoky turkey and luscious mozzarella, transformed into crispy, dippable sticks via oven or air fryer. A delightful appetizer! Complete recipe steps and nutritional breakdown.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • 12 slices thinly sliced smoked turkey breast (deli style)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare your air fryer. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease your air fryer basket.
  2. Step 2: Set up a breading station: Place flour in a shallow dish, the beaten egg in another shallow dish, and in a third shallow dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Wrap each mozzarella string cheese stick tightly with one slice of smoked turkey breast. Then, dredge each wrapped stick first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off, and finally coat thoroughly with the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Step 4: Place the breaded sticks onto the prepared baking sheet or into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they don't touch. Lightly spray the sticks with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil for extra crispiness.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 10-15 minutes in the oven, or air fry for 8-12 minutes at 375°F (190°C), flipping halfway through, until the sticks are golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Keep any leftover Cheesy Smoked Turkey and Cheese Sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days; they're delicious even cold, though best reheated.
  • To bring back that crispy exterior and gooey interior, reheat your sticks in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes, or in an oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes, until warmed through.
  • These savory sticks are fantastic served warm with a zesty marinara, sweet chili sauce, or a creamy honey mustard for dipping – perfect as a party appetizer or a satisfying snack!
  • For maximum deliciousness and to ensure the cheese stays perfectly contained, make sure to wrap each turkey slice very tightly around the mozzarella, and for an extra-crispy crunch, consider a double-dip in the egg and Panko breadcrumbs.
  • Author: olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stick (approx. 65g)
  • Calories: 200
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1g
  • Protein: 1g

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