Best-Ever Mozzarella Sticks

Freeze mozzarella sticks until frozen solid, at least 2 hours. When 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. Coat 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. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, watching carefully so the cheese doesn’t ooze.  Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping. Freeze mozzarella sticks until frozen solid, at least 2 hours. After 3 hours, set up a breading station: Place panko, eggs, and flour in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season panko generously with salt and pepper. Coat frozen mozzarella sticks in flour, then dip in egg, then panko, back in the egg, then back in the panko.  Arrange 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.  Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.