How Long to Air Fry Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Learn all the tips and tricks on how long to air fry frozen mozzarella sticks. In this article, you will find Air Fryer Cook Times and the best cooking temperature to make frozen air fryer mozzarella sticks. They are a quick and easy appetizer, and they cook up quickly in the air fryer. Serve with our homemade marinara sauce recipe too!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 160kcal
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Ingredients
- 12 Mozzarella Sticks Frozen
- Dipping Sauce. See the Notes section for a homemade marinara sauce.
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. This only takes approximately 5 minutes.
- Make a single layer of frozen cheese sticks in the air fryer basket. Heat for 5 minutes. Pro Tip. Do not cook longer than the 5 minutes indicated. The outer crisp coating can crack allowing the cheese to ooze out the sides.12 Mozzarella Sticks
Notes
For best results if you have a lot of mozzarella sticks to bake, don’t pile them all in the air crisp basket all at once. Instead, air fry one layer at a time for 5 minutes. Continue air frying one layer at a time until they are all cooked. Each batch only takes 5 minutes.
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 Cloves Garlic Peeled & Crushed
• 15 Ounces Tomato Sauce 1 Jar
• ½ Teaspoon Dried Basil
• ½ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• ¼ Teaspoon Salt In a sauce pan on high heat, add the olive oil, and heat a minute or so until it is starting to shimmer. Add the garlic cloves and fry until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes. You can either take the garlic out of the pan at this point or leave it in if you like the added crunch. Add the tomato sauce, basic, oregano, and salt. Lower the heat to a simmer and stir to combine. Continue simmering 10 minutes.
Your marinara dipping sauce is ready to serve with your favorite appetizer.
Homemade Marinara Dipping Sauce
Ingredients• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 Cloves Garlic Peeled & Crushed
• 15 Ounces Tomato Sauce 1 Jar
• ½ Teaspoon Dried Basil
• ½ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• ¼ Teaspoon Salt In a sauce pan on high heat, add the olive oil, and heat a minute or so until it is starting to shimmer. Add the garlic cloves and fry until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes. You can either take the garlic out of the pan at this point or leave it in if you like the added crunch. Add the tomato sauce, basic, oregano, and salt. Lower the heat to a simmer and stir to combine. Continue simmering 10 minutes.
Your marinara dipping sauce is ready to serve with your favorite appetizer.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 440mg | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 40mg