How to Cook Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in an Air Fryer
Brace yourself for a cheesy indulgence with mouth-watering mozzarella sticks. The crunchy air-fried exterior with the melting cheese inside is soul-satisfying.
Check out how to cook frozen mozzarella sticks in an air fryer!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings
- Category: Cook
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Meal
Ingredients
- Frozen mozzarella sticks
- Cooking oil
- Pastry brush
- Air fryer
Instructions
- Set the air fryer on preheating mode or at 360° F for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush the frozen mozzarella sticks with oil and place them in the basket. Make sure none of the sticks are stacked or touching.
- Air fry for 5 minutes.
- Gently flip/shake the sticks and air fry for 2-3 minutes more until crisp and the cheese is soft or almost melting.
- Lastly, remove into a serving dish, and let cool for 2 minutes
- Enjoy with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- Brushing the mozzarella sticks with oil makes them extra crispy. If you want to go oil-free, then skip this step.
- Those sticks with thick breading usually don’t explode with the cheese oozing out.
- The mozzarella sticks taste excellent with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, chipotle mayo, as well as tomato ketchup.