Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

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Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

These Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks are a no-fuss, 10-minute appetizer that's the perfect party finger food. Serve these cheesy, crispy mozzarella sticks with your favorite dipping sauce for a Game Day party, a New Year's Eve celebration, or anytime you need a quick, crowd-favorite snack.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 7

Total Time 9

Servings cheese sticks

Calories 80kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

12 frozen mozzarella sticks

Optional:

Dipping sauce

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F. (183 C).
Place cheese sticks in the air fryer: Carefully place frozen mozzarella sticks in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook: Air fry frozen cheese sticks for 4 minutes. Flip them, and air fry them for another 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Ideally, you want to ensure they hold their shape, but a few might open up.
Remove and serve: Carefully remove them from the air fryer onto a plate and serve with your choice of dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

Optional dipping sauce: If you’re in need of a sauce recipe to pair as a side dish with your frozen mozzarella sticks recipe, try my Basil and Tomato Sauce or this yummy and easy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing. Alternatively, you can serve it with your favorite store-bought marinara sauce.
Gauging doneness: Do not skip the step where you flip them halfway through, as this step is important to gauge doneness. At that stage, if you see them opening up too fast, you might have to shorten the timing.
Cook time: The results may differ depending on the air fryer you are using. For best results, use this recipe as a starting point, test it with a few frozen mozzarella sticks, and adjust the time accordingly.
Store: Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Reheat: To reheat mozzarella sticks in the air fryer, set it to 360 degrees F and cook the cheese sticks for 3-4 minutes, turning them halfway through. Keep a close eye on them as they reheat, as they may split open if you heat them for too long.
The calorie information below is for one cheese stick, and it is intended as a general reference. The calorie and nutrition information may differ based on the brand of mozzarella sticks you are using.

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