Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Printable Version)

Golden and gooey mozzarella sticks cooked in the air fryer in minutes. Crispy exterior with melted cheese inside.

# What You Need:

→ Frozen Snacks

01 - 16 frozen mozzarella sticks

→ For Serving (Optional)

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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These take literally zero prep work but everyone will think you put in serious effort when they bite into that perfect cheese pull.
  • You can go from hangry to happy in under 10 minutes with ingredients straight from the freezer.
02 -
  • If you skip preheating, youll end up with soggy breading and cheese leaking everywhere - I learned this the embarrassing way when serving friends.
  • Different air fryer models vary slightly in cooking time, so check at 6 minutes your first time making these.
03 -
  • Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper designed for air fryers to make cleanup nearly instant when dealing with potential cheese leakage.
  • Let the mozzarella sticks stand at room temperature for 1 minute before air frying to prevent thermal shock that can make cheese burst out too quickly.
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