Mozzarella En Carrozza

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   In a small bowl, combine the chopped plum tomato, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil, drained and chopped capers, lemon juice, and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt. Stir to mix, then set the tomato dressing aside.

2. Step 2.

   Place the sliced fresh mozzarella between 4 slices of firm white bread (crusts trimmed) to make 2 sandwiches. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally to form 4 triangles.

3. Step 3.

   In a shallow dish, beat 1 egg. In a second shallow dish, mix 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. In a third shallow dish, combine ½ cup panko breadcrumbs with 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.

4. Step 4.

   Dip each sandwich triangle, one at a time, into the flour mixture, coating all sides. Shake off excess flour. Then dip into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat in the panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere.

5. Step 5.

   Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Spray the breaded sandwiches on all sides with olive oil from a mister, then arrange them in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 5 minutes, turning once with tongs, until crisp and golden brown.

6. Step 6.

   Remove the sandwiches from the air fryer and cut each in half to make 8 small triangles. Serve immediately while hot, with the reserved tomato vinaigrette on the side.