air fryer mozzarella sticks

How To Make air fryer mozzarella sticks

• Step 1
  Unwrap and cut the mozzarella sticks in half. Add the flour to a bowl. Whisk the eggs together in a second bowl. In a third bowl combine the panko breadcrumbs, Italian spices, garlic powder, and black pepper.
• Step 2
  Dredge the mozzarella sticks in the flour, then dunk in the beaten eggs, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Place them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper with space between them. Place the baking sheet on a level surface in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
• Step 3
  Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees. Brush the mozzarella sticks with olive oil. Place in the air fryer basket with space between the sticks. Cook for 5 minutes or until they are brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on them. If the cheese starts to escape then remove them from the air fryer quickly.
• Step 4
  NOTES For extra crispy mozzarella sticks dunk them one more time in the beaten eggs and then in the panko bread crumb mixture. Increase the breadcrumbs to 1 1/4 cups and the eggs to 3. Freeze the breaded mozzarella sticks on a parchment covered baking sheet with space between the sticks for at least 30 minutes. Every air fryer cooks at a little different pace so check on the sticks several times. For maximum enjoyment serve with warm marinara. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in the air fryer at 390 degrees for about 5 minutes. Freeze for up to 3 months. See below for freezing tips.
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