Mozzarella Sticks Air Fryer (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs.
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Cooking spray.
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8 whole milk or low-fat mozzarella sticks.
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
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1 large egg.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
# Instructions:
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Beat the egg in a small bowl. Combine breadcrumbs, seasoning, and salt in another. Cover your baking tray with wax paper.
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Roll each mozzarella stick in egg, then breadcrumbs, making sure it’s fully covered. Lay them on the prepared sheet and freeze for about an hour or less.
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Do the egg and breadcrumb step again, re-coating the chilled sticks. Pop them back in the freezer for another hour.
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Set your air fryer to 390°F. Lightly spray both the fryer basket and the sticks. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until you see a crispy golden finish.
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Let them cool just a little and dig in while the cheese is still soft and stretchy.
# Notes:
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You can prep these ahead of time. Freeze the fully coated sticks and keep them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
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For frozen sticks, lower the air fryer temperature to 360°F and cook for 8 to 10 minutes instead.