• Freeze the mozzarella cheese sticks in the freezer. I recommend placing them in a ziplock bag, or sticking the entire bag upon purchase directly in the freezer.
• Once the mozzarella cheese sticks are frozen, unwrap them. Place them onto a sheet pan.
• Whisk one egg in a bowl. To another bowl, add spices and sourdough bread crumbs.
• Take each mozzarella stick and dunk it in the egg, covering it entirely. Next, dunk it in the sourdough breadcrumbs.
• Ensure the mozzarella sticks are separate and laid out on the sheet pan. Save the reserve for the second round of dipping the breadsticks.
• Place the mozzarella cheese sticks back in the freezer. All to freeze (about 30 minutes). Complete the dunking process again - egg wash first, then sourdough breadcrumbs.
• The secondary egg wash / sourdough breadcrumb coating will ensure the mozzarella stays in tact when heated rather than exploding out the ends when exposed to heat.
• Place back in the freezer on a sheet pan until frozen. Keep in freezer until ready to air fry / bake.
• If storing for later, place in a ziplock baggie for up to 3 months. As long as the pieces are frozen before going into the bag, they will not stick to each other when removed.

Frying sourdough mozzarella cheese sticks in Air Fryer

• To make sourdough mozzarella sticks in the air fryer - begin by covering the interior of the fryer with oil. Brush with olive oil, avocado oil or cooking spray of choice. We love this oil dispenser which has a silicone basting brush as it acts as a 2-in-1 kitchen item.
• Heat the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove the mozzarella sticks from the freezer and place a few in the basket - spaced apart. Ensure there is space between the sourdough breadcrumbs mozzarella sticks to easily turn them.
• Allow to bake for 7-8 minutes before turning. Cook for a total of 10-12 minutes. The exterior may turn golden brown. Some cheese may leak out of the corner, this is normal.
• Remove from air fryer and enjoy in your favorite dipping sauce.

Baking mozzarella cheese sticks in the Oven

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable silicone mat.
• Place the sourdough mozzarella sticks on the baking sheet with enough space in between to flip them while cooking.
• Cook for 10 - 12 minutes, flipping halfway. The mozzarella sticks may turn golden brown and will be done with cheese is gooey on inside when bent.
• Allow to cool slightly before serving with favorite dipping sauce.