Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella (Printer-friendly)

Golden, crispy mozzarella sticks cooked to perfection with air fryer and served with warm marinara.

# What You'll Need:

→ Frozen Snacks

01 - 16 frozen mozzarella sticks

→ For Serving (Optional)

02 - 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

03 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes.

02 - Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spacing them evenly.

03 - Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until sticks are golden and crispy.

04 - Remove sticks immediately and allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes.

05 - Accompany with warmed marinara sauce and garnish with fresh basil as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

You get that perfect golden crunch without heating up a single drop of frying oil.
They cook so fast that by the time you've poured drinks, they're ready to serve.
Straight from freezer to table means zero prep work and almost no cleanup.

02 -

Never stack mozzarella sticks on top of each other in the basket, or the bottoms will stay pale and soft instead of crisping up.
A light mist of cooking spray before air frying can take the crunch from good to incredible, especially if your frozen sticks look a little dry.
Reheating leftovers almost always causes the cheese to burst through the coating, so plan to eat them all in one sitting.

03 -

Shake the basket halfway through cooking instead of flipping each stick individually to save time and avoid breaking the coating.
Let the air fryer preheat fully before adding the sticks, or the breading won't seal properly and cheese will ooze out early.