Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Printable)

Golden, crispy mozzarella sticks cooked in an air fryer, served with warm marinara and fresh herbs for a tasty snack.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Place frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer inside the air fryer basket without touching.
03 - Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
04 - Remove immediately and allow mozzarella sticks to cool for 1 minute to prevent cheese leakage.
05 - Serve hot with warmed marinara sauce and garnish with chopped basil or parsley as desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The air fryer delivers restaurant quality crunch without the mess and guilt of deep frying
  • Ready in under ten minutes from freezer to plate, making it perfect for unexpected guests or sudden cravings
02 -
  • Crowding the basket is the number one mistake people make, leading to soggy spots instead of uniform crispiness
  • A very light spray of olive oil before cooking can make the difference between good and absolutely irresistible crunch
03 -
  • Cut open one test stick after the first batch to make sure the cheese is completely melted in the center
  • If you have a smaller air fryer, cooking in two batches is infinitely better than overcrowding one batch
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