Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Printable)

Golden mozzarella sticks cooked to crispy perfection with warm marinara and fresh herb garnish.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Place frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch.
03 - Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until sticks are golden brown and crispy.
04 - Remove immediately and let cool for 1 minute to prevent cheese leakage.
05 - Serve hot with warmed marinara sauce and garnish with fresh herbs as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They are faster than ordering delivery and taste infinitely better
  • The coating gets perfectly crispy while the cheese stays molten
  • You can double or triple the batch effortlessly for a crowd
02 -
  • I once overcrowded the basket and ended up with soggy sticks stuck together in a cheese mess
  • A light spray of olive oil before cooking makes them restaurant quality crispy
03 -
  • Keep a close eye on them during the last two minutes because every air fryer cooks differently
  • The cooling minute is annoying but absolutely prevents that dreaded cheese explosion
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