Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Print Version)

Crispy golden exterior and melted cheese interior, ready quickly from frozen. Perfect warm snack or appetizer.

# Components:

→ Frozen Snacks

01 - 16 frozen mozzarella sticks

→ For Serving (Optional)

02 - 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
03 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each stick.
03 - Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until the sticks are golden and crispy.
04 - Remove immediately and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
05 - Serve with warm marinara sauce and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oil splatters, no greasy counters, just perfectly crispy sticks with almost zero effort.
  • They cook straight from the freezer, so theres no thawing or waiting around.
  • The cheese stays molten inside while the coating crisps up like magic.
02 -
  • If you skip the preheat, the breading absorbs moisture and turns pale instead of golden.
  • Shaking the basket halfway through is the difference between patchy browning and perfect color all over.
03 -
  • A light mist of cooking spray before air frying adds an extra layer of crunch without any greasy feel.
  • If a stick does burst, pull it out immediately so the leaked cheese doesnt burn onto the basket.
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