Unwrap the cheesesticks and arrange on a cookie sheet, seperated so they are not touching. Freeze for a minimum of 3 hours.

Place three shallow bowls on the counter. Add flour to one bowl, eggs to one bowl, and breadcrumbs to the third bowl.

Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to bowl of breadcrumbs. Mix.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.

Roll each frozen mozzarella stick in the flour making sure to thoroughly coat it on all sides.

Then dip into the lightly beaten eggs, again making sure it’s completely coated.

Next dredge in the seasoned breadcrumbs and making sure to fully coat the entire cheese stick.

Lay coated mozzarella stick on baking sheet and continue until all of the cheese sticks have been breaded.

Place the baking sheet of mozzarella sticks in the freezer for 10 minutes, do not discard breading ingredients.

Remove chilled mozzarella sticks from the freezer and dip in the remaining beaten eggs, then into the breadcrumbs.

Arrange the mozzarella sticks inside the basket of the air fryer. Continue until the mozzarella sticks are in an even layer in the basket. Do not overcrowd, you will need to work in batches.

Program the air fryer to 390°F and 8 minutes.

Flip the mozzarella sticks over after 5 minutes and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, until golden.

Remove the mozzarella sticks from the air fryer and place on a serving dish.

Continue air frying the remaining mozzarella sticks until all have been fried.

Serve with your favorite marinara sauce or any other dipping sauce of choice.