Crispy Air Fryer Reuben-Style Mozzarella Sticks

Instructions

1. Cut mozzarella cheese sticks in half to make shorter sticks.
2. Spread chopped sauerkraut evenly over each mozzarella stick half.
3. Place a thin slice of corned beef on top of the sauerkraut on each stick.
4. Spread a small amount of thousand island dressing over the corned beef layer.
5. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with all purpose flour, one with beaten egg, and one with rye bread crumbs.
6. Coat each assembled mozzarella stick first in flour, shaking off excess.
7. Dip the floured stick into the beaten egg to coat completely.
8. Roll the egg-coated stick in rye bread crumbs pressing gently to adhere well.
9. Repeat the egg and bread crumb coating once more for extra crispiness.
10. Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees Celsius (about 390 Fahrenheit) for 3 minutes.
11. Place the coated mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer without touching.
12. Spray the sticks lightly with vegetable oil spray to help crisping.
13. Cook in the air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
14. Carefully remove the sticks from the air fryer and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving.