Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Print Version)

Golden, crispy mozzarella sticks with melty centers, air-fried to perfection in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Frozen Snacks

01 - 16 frozen mozzarella sticks

→ For Serving (Optional)

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Place frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each piece for proper air circulation.
03 - Cook for 6–8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until exterior is golden brown and crispy.
04 - Remove from air fryer and allow to cool for 1–2 minutes to set the coating.
05 - Transfer to serving plate with warm marinara sauce and fresh basil leaves if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They come out ridiculously crispy without any deep frying mess
  • The cheese pulls apart in that perfect stretchy way everyone loves
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket leads to uneven cooking and potentially cheese explosion situations
  • A quick spray of oil before cooking makes them extra crispy though they are still great without it
03 -
  • Dont skip the cooling time because the cheese needs to set slightly or it will ooze out completely
  • Work quickly when transferring them to the serving plate because they stay crispy longest when they come straight from the basket
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