Freeze the mozzarella sticks as per the recipe then remove from the tray and transfer to a freezer-safe bag or sealed container. Keep in the freezer and when ready to eat, fry straight from frozen ...

4. One at a time, coat each mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs and finally into the oil. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat ...

The key to creating restaurant-style, crispy, breadcrumbed mozzarella sticks in the air fryer is to cook them from frozen: give them at least 30 minutes in the freezer. They’re delicious served ...

Working in 2 batches, fry mozzarella sticks, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cheese is starting to ooze, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; immediately ...

Transfer to a plate. Repeat dredging process with remaining wrapped mozzarella sticks. Freeze until cold, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil ...