Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
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Kids love mozzarella cheese sticks as a snack and to cook in the air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks is super quick and easy. It’s easily one of our favorite frozen food snacks to cook in the air fryer. Just pop them in and the hot air quickly cooks the mozzarella sticks from frozen. What you get is a crispy, crunchy outside and melty cheese on the inside, you’ll always want to make these air fried cheese sticks.
How to Air Fry Frozen Mozzarella Sticks or Cheese Sticks
- We’ll never cook these frozen mozzarella sticks in any other way now except in the air fryer. The regular oven doesn’t cook them nearly as good or crispy.
- Don’t thaw first. Air fry the cheese sticks straight from the freezer. It gives them a crispier outside coating.
- Spread into an even layer when air frying. Don’t stack the cheese sticks in the air fryer basket/tray. Cook in batches if needed.
- No oil spray. There is no need for any oil spray to cook the cheese sticks. There is enough in the crust when they make them that you don’t need to add any more.
- Add your favorite dip and you’re ready to enjoy. We love serving them with a marinara sauce but we know lots of folks enjoy dipping them in ranch or bbq sauce too.
- All recipe details, time and temp are in the recipe box below.
Video: Air Fried Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Lots of factors influence outcome of how the mozzarella sticks cook. They all vary in size and sometimes the coating, etc. so you’ll have to adjust timing as needed.Cook in just a single layer. If needed cook in multiple batches.All air fryers are different and some cook much hotter than others. Once you cook your first batch, you’ll know more of what works for your model of air fryer and size of food. These were tested on basket style air fryers. Read more recipe notes below the recipe.
Ingredients
- 6 Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Equipment
Instructions
- Place the frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket and spread out evenly in a single layer. No oil spray is needed.
- Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 5 minutes. Gently shake or turn. Continue to Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for another 1-2 minutes or until the cheese nearly starts to ooze out.
- Make sure to let them cool a little before eating. The cheese can be super hot.
Notes
Nutrition based on using Frozen Cauliflower Veggie Tots.
Air Frying Tips and Notes:
- No Oil Necessary. Cook Frozen – Do not thaw first.
- Shake or turn if needed. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Recipe timing is based on a non-preheated air fryer. If cooking in multiple batches back to back, the following batches may cook a little quicker.
- Recipes were tested in 3.7 to 6 qt. air fryers. If using a larger air fryer, they might cook quicker so adjust cooking time.
- Remember to set a timer to shake/flip/toss as directed in recipe.
If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).
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Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 650mg, Potassium: 110mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Calcium: 280mg, Iron: 1mg
Best Dips: the best part is dipping these crunchy cheese sticks. There’s so many options:
- marinara sauce
- ketchup
- bbq sauce
- hot sauce
- ranch
- blue cheese dip
- honey mustard sauce
- tarter sauce
- thousand island dressing
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4 Comments on “Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Cheese Sticks”
My kids love these! They cook more crisp than the regular oven. I’m hooked.
Do you need to preheat the air fryer first?
Hi Regina, you do not need to preheat. Our timing is based on non-preheating. But if the air fryer is already heated from cooking something previously, then just cook the cheese sticks for a few less minutes. Enjoy!
This was the easiest appetizer/snack for the whole family to enjoy during our quarantine. Cook it in the air fryer saved me so much time and the cheese sticks came out perfectly crispy.