Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Printable Version)

Golden mozzarella sticks cooked quickly in an air fryer, served with warm marinara and herbs.

# What You Need:

→ Frozen

01 - 16 frozen mozzarella sticks

→ Serving

02 - 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
03 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Place frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch.
03 - Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the sticks are golden brown and crispy.
04 - Remove the sticks immediately and let them cool for 1 minute to prevent cheese leakage.
05 - Serve hot with warmed marinara sauce and garnish with chopped herbs, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This is the fastest way to get restaurant quality appetizers on the table without heating up your oven or dealing with hot oil splatters
  • The air fryer creates that perfect crunch coating while keeping the cheese inside incredibly gooey and melty
  • You can have them ready in under 10 minutes from freezer to plate, making them perfect for last minute guests or late night cravings
02 -
  • Crowding the basket is the number one mistake, so cook in batches rather than trying to squeeze them all in at once
  • Every air fryer heats differently, so check your first batch at 6 minutes and adjust the time for subsequent batches accordingly
03 -
  • A light spray of olive oil before air frying gives you that deep fried crunch without all the mess
  • Set a timer as soon as they go in, because the difference between perfect and exploded cheese is about 60 seconds
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