Mozzarella Air Fry Cheese Sticks

Roger Cosgrove

1 large egg

1 cup coating mix (see my Bulk coating mix)

8 mozzarella sticks

Turn a block of Mozzarella on its edge and cut it into ¾ inch pieces each about the 4 inches long.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper. Lightly beat the egg in a wide, shallow bowl.

Spread coating mix into a second wide, shallow bowl.

Dip a mozzarella stick into the beaten egg and coat it completely. Dip the stick into the bowl with the breadcrumb mixture and coat completely.

Transfer to a wax paper-lined rimmed baking sheet and line them up so they are not touching. Freeze for 1hour.

Pull the mozzarella sticks out of the freezer, dip them into the egg and then the breadcrumb mix, and then freeze them for another hour.

Set your air fryer to 390°F. Spray the air fryer basket and the mozzarella sticks with a nonstick cooking spray making sure none are touching each other. Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp.

Remove from the fryer, cool just long enough to avoid burning your tongue, and serve.

If you want to make and freeze these ahead of time, after the second coating, leave the sticks in the freezer on the tray, and let them freeze completely solid. Transfer the frozen sticks to a zip-lock bag for up to 2 to 3 months. Remove from freezer and air fry them at 360°F (instead of 390°F) for 8 to 10 minutes.

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