Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1
   Place mozzarella halves on a parchment-lined, rimmed metal baking sheet. Freeze for 20 minutes.
2. 2
   Place flour in a shallow bowl and set aside. Place beaten egg in a shallow bowl and set aside. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, Kosher salt and ground black pepper until combined and set aside.
3. 3
   In small batches, dip frozen mozzarella halves into flour, shake off excess flour and then dip into beaten egg. Shake off excess egg and then dip into bread crumbs, making sure all surfaces are covered. Place onto a rimmed baking sheet. Freeze for about 45 minutes, until they are frozen solid.
4. 4
   Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the fryer basket with oil. Remove mozzarella sticks from the freezer and spray with oil.
5. 5
   Cook mozzarella sticks in small batches for 6 minutes, turning halfway through. Repeat with remaining mozzarella sticks.
6. 6
   Serve immediately with marinara sauce or ranch dressing.