Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients

• • 8 mozzarella cheese strings
• • 2 eggs
• • ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
• • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
• • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• • salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1 Cut mozzarella sticks in half.
2. 2 Whisk eggs with 1 tablespoon water. In a separate bowl combine bread crumbs, Panko bread crumbs, vegetable oil, and garlic powder. Place flour in a 3rd bowl and season with salt & pepper.
3. 3 Dip each mozzarella stick into the eggs and then into the flour mixture. Dip back into the eggs and finally into the bread crumb mixture.
4. 4 Place on a baking sheet and freeze at least 30 minutes (or up to 6 months).
5. 5 Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
6. 6 Generously spray mozzarella sticks with oil or cooking spray. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes or until crisp.
7. 7 Serve immediately.