Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Printable Version)

Golden and gooey mozzarella sticks cooked crisp with minimal prep using an air fryer.

# 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

# Directions:

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 mozzarella sticks immediately and let cool for 1 minute to prevent cheese leakage.
05 - Serve hot with warmed marinara sauce and garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under ten minutes with almost zero effort
  • The air fryer creates that perfect crunch without deep frying
02 -
  • Never skip the preheat step or you will end up with soggy breading
  • Cooking in batches is absolutely necessary for the best texture
03 -
  • A light spritz of olive oil spray creates extra crunch
  • Check the packaging instructions as cooking times vary by brand
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