Description
Crispy and gooey mozzarella sticks cooked to perfection in the air fryer. This quick and easy recipe uses frozen mozzarella sticks, ready in just 8 minutes, perfect for a delicious snack or appetizer served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 10 mozzarella sticks, frozen
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures it reaches the perfect temperature to cook your mozzarella sticks evenly and crisp up the coating.
- Prepare Basket: Once preheated, lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray, or line with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange Mozzarella Sticks: Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer inside the basket, leaving space between each stick so that hot air can circulate freely for even cooking.
- Air Fry: Cook the mozzarella sticks for 7 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure they brown evenly on all sides.
- Serve: Carefully remove the mozzarella sticks from the basket once cooked. Serve immediately with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the brand and size of your air fryer. Start checking a minute or two early to prevent overcooking.
- Try different dipping sauces such as Ranch, BBQ, Buffalo sauce, Blue cheese dip, or classic marinara to suit your taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place mozzarella sticks in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melty and coating crispy.
- For best taste and texture, enjoy mozzarella sticks fresh out of the air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
