Air Fryer Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

Yummy Soft and just a little crispness on the outside

Ingredients:

12 mozzarella string cheese sticks

1 ½ cups of seasoned breadcrumbs

1 cup of Panko breadcrumbs

3 large eggs

1 cup of flour seasoned with a small amount of black pepper

Cooking spray

Directions:

Set up your breading station: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and pepper. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the eggs together.  In a third bowl, combine the seasoned breadcrumbs with the Panko crumbs.  Place the mozzarella sticks on a plate next to the flour as the first in the station.

Drench a mozzarella into the flour mixture, ensuring it is completely covered, and any excess is gently removed.

Next place the floured mozzarella stick into the whisked eggs; let excess drain off before placing it into the breadcrumb mixture.  Press and cover the stick into the breadcrumbs.

For the best results, follow this process twice.  Once each one has been through the three steps, place them on a plate and freeze them until you are ready to air fry them.  This will keep them from melting too fast.

When ready to cook, pre-heat the air fryer to 390 degrees.

Spray the air fryer lightly with cooking spray. Arrange the breaded mozzarella sticks in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other.

Spray mozzarella sticks with a light layer of cooking spray. Air fry for 8 minutes until golden and crispy.

Serve as a snack or even a side dish.  Freeze any remaining sticks in an airtight containing and place in the freezer.