Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Print)

Golden, crispy mozzarella sticks with a gooey center, cooked quickly and served with warm marinara and herbs.

# Components:

→ Frozen

01 - 16 frozen mozzarella sticks

→ Serving

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates this impossibly crispy coating without the mess of deep frying
  • You can go from freezer to hot, gooey cheese in under ten minutes flat
02 -
  • Overcrowding is the enemy—cook in batches if you want actual crispy results instead of steamed cheese sticks
  • A light spray of olive oil before cooking adds extra crunch, but it works without it too
03 -
  • Do not skip the one minute cooling time unless you want to burn the roof of your mouth
  • Buy store brand frozen sticks—they crisp up just as well as the fancy ones
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