Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Printer-Friendly)

Quick, crispy mozzarella sticks with a gooey center, air fried to golden perfection.

# What You 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 inside the air fryer basket, making sure they do not touch.
03 - Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping, until golden and crispy.
04 - Remove immediately and let cool for 1 minute to prevent cheese from leaking.
05 - Serve hot with warmed marinara sauce and garnish with chopped basil or parsley as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This is the lazy persons secret to serving something that feels impressive and homemade
  • You get that perfect crunch without the mess and calories of deep frying
02 -
  • Overcrowding is the enemy, so cook in batches rather than trying to fit everything at once
  • A light spray of olive oil before air frying creates that extra crunch that makes people think you deep fried them
03 -
  • Different brands crisp up differently, so note which ones give you the best results
  • Serve them on a warmed plate so they stay hot longer while people are grabbing them
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