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Air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks taste just like they’re deep fried but without the extra oil (and mess)!
Table of Contents
- Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
- Best Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
- How Long Should I Cook Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in an Air Fryer?
- Tips for Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
- Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
- Dips for Mozzarella Sticks
- How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
- Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Once you make frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer, you will never go back to trying to bake them in the oven. They are a tasty snack for kids (or adults) and they air fry in mere minutes! They also make for a great party appetizer. The air fryer cooks them perfectly and in the perfect amount of time. No cheese oozing out from cooking too long. Dip them in marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Best Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
There are several great brands of frozen mozzarella sticks. We have done taste tests within our family and have found that the Petite Cuisine brand found at Costco was not only the best value, but also the best tasting! Other favorites included Trader Joe’s brand, T.G.I. Fridays, and Farm Rich mozzarella sticks.
How Long Should I Cook Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in an Air Fryer?
Air fryer cooking times can vary greatly from brand to brand. I have found that with my air fryer, 6 minutes at 375 degrees F is perfect. I have a counter-top air fryer and there is no need to preheat. If using an oven on air fry or convection mode, you will want to pre-heat the oven before air frying. When I do large batches in the convection oven, I usually have to air fry them for a minute or two more (so 7-8 minutes).
Tips for Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
- Always cook in a single layer whether you are air frying on a baking sheet or in an air fryer basket. It is better to cook in batches than having them heat unevenly.
- Do not thaw before cooking. Take the frozen cheese sticks straight from the freezer and place inside the air fryer. Otherwise the cheese will cook too fast and you will have a melty mess.
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Not into frozen mozzarella cheese sticks? Would you rather make them FRESH? They are a little more time intensive but totally worth the effort! We have a delicious recipe for Homemade Mozzarella Sticks that you will love! You can either deep fry them or air fry them, it’s up to you!
Dips for Mozzarella Sticks
There are so many tasty dips you can make for air fryer mozzarella sticks! Here are some of our favorites:
- Marinara Sauce
- Ranch dressing
- Honey mustard sauce
- BBQ sauce
- Cocktail sauce
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
If you happen to have some leftovers you can always save them for later. Place your leftover cheese sticks in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 1-2 minutes. They will melt faster and might leak out a little cheese but they will still taste great!
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 10-12 frozen mozzarella sticks
- cooking spray
- marinara sauce (for dipping, optional)
- ranch dressing (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place frozen mozzarella sticks in the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 375-degrees F for 6 minutes or the amount of time suggested on the mozzarella stick box.
- Serve with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or any of the sauces mentioned above.
Finally a recipe that the cheese stays inside the crust! These were so good! Adding them to my recipe book.
Made these for lunch. They turned out so good! So much better than the deep fried stuff you get at restaurants! I will be making more today for the kids to snack on after school.
The air fryer is my favorite method for sure! So crispy and perfect every time with zero fuss!