Easy Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Cooking mozzarella sticks in the air fryer is the best way to make them! Air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks are crispy on the outside and warm and gooey on the inside!
Using the air fryer frozen mozzarella cheese sticks can be turned into crispy gooey mozzarella sticks just like you get in your favorite restaurant. They make the perfect appetizer, delicious snack or tasty side dish with so many dishes!
This recipe is so easy and can be used to make just a few mozzarella sticks as a snack, or to make a whole bunch to feed a crowd and you can use this method for any brand of mozzarella sticks!
Easy Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
- Olive or Avocado Oil Spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees.
- Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure they are evenly spaced. Lightly spray them with cooking spray, flip and lightly spray the other side.
- Place in the preheated air fryer and air fry for 4 minutes, using tongs flip the mozzarella sticks. Continue to air fry for another 3-5 minutes.
- Cook the cheese sticks until they are crispy on the outside and the cheese on the inside is melted.
- Serve while warm with your favorite marinara or dipping sauce.
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Why we love this Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
We love making frozen foods in the air fryer, the result is crispy delicious food that tastes as good as their deep fried counterparts. We love to make onion rings, popcorn chicken, and of course mozzarella sticks! While I love homemade mozzarella sticks you can’t beat the convenience of frozen foods! By making them in the air fryer you can transform frozen cheese sticks into an irresistible appetizer that everyone loves! These crispy mozzarella sticks disappear so quickly!
FAQ & Tips for Making Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
What to serve with mozzarella sticks –
These gooey cheese sticks are delicious on their own or served as a side dish or appetizer. We love to serve them with our favorite dipping sauces. They are delicious dipped in a marinara or pasta sauce, garlic butter or even ranch dressing.
Make sure the mozzarella sticks cook evenly-
When you place the frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer make sure you have them evenly spaced in the air fryer basket in a single layer. This allows the hot air to circulate around them and cook them evenly. Make sure to spray both sides of the mozzarella sticks with a light coating of oil spray so that they are nice and crispy all the way around. Make sure to flip the air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks halfway through the cooking time.
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Why are my mozzarella sticks exploding when I cook them?
Sometimes when you cook frozen mozzarella sticks they split open and the cheese spills out. They still taste delicious but they are a bit messy. To keep them from splitting make sure they are completely frozen when you cook them. I keep mine in the freezer while the air fryer preheats and take them out right before cooking. You also want to make sure not to cook them at too high a heat. When the cheese gets too hot and liquid it can easily come out the sides.
Because air fryers are different and air fryer cook times vary it is a good idea to keep an eye on your mozzarella sticks as they cook. I have found basket style air fryers tend to cook slightly faster than toaster oven style, so you want to keep an eye on your air frying time. I flip them at 4 minutes and then check them every 2 minutes afterward. You want mozzarella sticks that are crispy on the outside with the gooey cheese on the inside melted but not spilling out. If you’re cooking a bunch it is a great idea to do a test batch to get the timing perfect.
How to store air fried mozzarella sticks –
To store place the mozzarella sticks in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. To reheat place the mozzarella sticks back in the air fryer and heat at 360 for 3-4 minutes. Or place the mozzarella cheese sticks on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for about 5 minutes.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Olive Oil or Avocado Oil Spray
Pasta or Marinara Sauce
How to Make Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees.
Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure they are evenly spaced. Lightly spray them with cooking spray, flip and lightly spray the other side.
Place in the preheated air fryer and air fry for 4 minutes, using tongs flip the mozzarella sticks. Continue to air fry for another 3-5 minutes.
Cook the cheese sticks until they are crispy on the outside and the cheese on the inside is melted.
Serve while warm with your favorite marinara or dipping sauce.
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