Ingredients
6 mozzarella sticks
1 c. panko bread crumbs
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
2 large eggs, well-beaten
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Warm marinara, for serving
Preparation
Step 1Freeze mozzarella sticks until frozen solid, at least 2 hours.Step 2When ready to bread, preheat oven to 400° and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Set up a breading station: Place panko, eggs, and flour in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season panko generously with salt and pepper.Step 3Coat frozen mozzarella sticks in flour, then dip in egg, then panko, back in the egg, then back in the panko. Arrange on a baking sheet.Step 4Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, watching carefully so the cheese doesn’t ooze. Step 5Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Step 1Freeze mozzarella sticks until frozen solid, at least 2 hours.Step 2After 3 hours, set up a breading station: Place panko, eggs, and flour in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season panko generously with salt and pepper.Step 3Coat frozen mozzarella sticks in flour, then dip in egg, then panko, back in the egg, then back in the panko. Step 4Arrange frozen breaded mozzarella sticks in an even layer in the basket of your air fryer. Cook on 400° for 6 minutes, or until golden and crisp on the outside and melty in the center. Step 5Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
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