Description
Crispy and gooey frozen mozzarella sticks cooked perfectly in the air fryer, ready in just 8 minutes. This easy recipe ensures a crunchy exterior with melty cheese inside, ideal for a quick snack or appetizer served with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 mozzarella sticks, frozen
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit or 198 degrees Celsius to ensure it reaches the right temperature for crispy results.
- Prepare the basket: Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper or foil after preheating to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the mozzarella sticks: Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space around each to allow hot air circulation.
- Cook the mozzarella sticks: Air fry the mozzarella sticks for 7 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping.
- Serve immediately: Carefully remove the mozzarella sticks from the air fryer and serve hot with marinara sauce or your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Air fryer models vary; adjust cooking time by checking a minute or two earlier or later to avoid burning or undercooking.
- Try various dipping sauces like Ranch, BBQ, Buffalo, Blue cheese dip, or classic marinara sauce.
- Store leftover mozzarella sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and coating is crispy, though fresh is best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
