Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Printable)

Crispy outside, gooey inside mozzarella sticks cooked quickly for a delicious snack with marinara and herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Frozen

01 - 16 frozen mozzarella sticks

→ Serving

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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.
02 - Place 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 golden brown and crispy.
04 - Remove promptly and allow to 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 -
  • The air fryer creates that perfect crunch without the mess of deep frying
  • Theyre ready in under ten minutes including preheating time
  • Frozen to fabulous means almost zero prep work on busy nights
02 -
  • If the sticks touch while cooking they will steam instead of crisp up
  • Spraying with olive oil before cooking adds an extra crunch layer
03 -
  • Avoid the temptation to overcook or the cheese will burst through the coating
  • Spraying oil spray after arranging them helps the coating get extra crispy
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