In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until they are fully beaten. In a separate bowl, combine the panko and Italian bread crumbs.
Dip each mozzarella stick in the eggs before coating them in the bread crumb mixture.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Place the coated mozzarella sticks on the pan and freeze them for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, dip each mozzarella stick in the eggs and bread crumbs again. Allow the sticks to freeze for an additional 30 minutes.
Fill your air fryer basket with mozzarella sticks and air fry them for 7 minutes at 390°F.
Notes
The thickness of mozzarella sticks varies depending on the brand, so you might need an extra egg or two to get through all your coating.
These mozzarella sticks are best served fresh, but you can store them in the freezer for up to a month and reheat them in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes at 390°F.
You don’t want to store these in the fridge because the cheese will just melt out of the sticks when you reheat them.
You can add a little extra Italian flavor to these sticks by garnishing them in parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley.
These are great served with marinara sauce for dipping.