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Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 03/09/21 Updated: 11/20/21
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Frozen mozzarella sticks in an air fryer basket

Cooking frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer is the easiest way to get perfectly crispy mozzarella sticks full of hot, gooey cheese in just 10 minutes.

Frozen mozzarella sticks cooked in the air fryer then placed a on a white plate with a small bowl of marinara

What Makes This Cooking Method So Good

  • This method gives you perfectly crispy mozzarella sticks without the mess (and calories) of deep frying. They come out way crispier than baking them in the oven, too!
  • It’s so quick! 7 minutes in the air fryer is all you need to put together a tasty snack even the kids will love. Definitely keep this one in your back pocket!
  • If your air fryer is large enough, you can cook a ton of mozzarella sticks all at once! That means you can easily feed a big group without any extra effort.

Key Ingredients for Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer

Frozen Mozzarella Sticks – You can use any brand of frozen cheese sticks you like for this method! The cook times may vary slightly with larger or thicker cheese sticks, so keep an eye on them and adjust as needed.

Chef’s Tips

  • Marinara sauce is the traditional dipping-sauce-of-choice when it comes to mozzarella sticks, but I personally like to dip mine in ranch dressing. You could really use anything, though – ketchup, BBQ sauce, blue cheese dressing, the sky’s the limit!
  • Don’t overlap the frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer. To cook evenly, the air has to be able to circulate freely. If the mozzarella sticks touch anywhere, that’ll be a spot where the air can’t reach!
  • If the cheese starts to ooze out of the mozzarella sticks, that means they’re overcooked. You can try lowering the temperature on your air fryer, or shortening the cook time. You’ll know the mozzarella sticks are ready when they’re crispy but a little squishy when you squeeze them. If they’re still firm, they’re not done yet.
  • It’s not necessary, but you can spray a little air-fryer-safe oil in the basket first, to keep your mozzarella sticks from sticking. Another spritz of oil on the sticks themselves will give them an even crispier coating!
Frozen mozzarella sticks cooked in the air fryer then placed on a white plate with a small cup of marinara sauce

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

  • Sausage in the Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Garlic Bread
  • Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
  • Easy Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks

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For more delicious, nutritious recipes, head over to our sister site, 40 Aprons.

Frozen mozzarella sticks cooked in the air fryer then placed on a white plate with a small bowl of marinara

Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer

Prep:3 minutes
Cook:7 minutes
Total:10 minutes
Cooking frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer is the easiest way to get perfectly crispy mozzarella sticks full of hot, gooey cheese in just 10 minutes.
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Ingredients

  • air-fryer-safe spray oil optional
  • frozen mozzarella sticks
  • marinara sauce optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Instructions 

  • Preheat air fryer to 380° Fahrenheit. Lightly spray basket with spray oil (optional).
  • Arrange frozen mozzarella sticks in air fryer basket in one even layer.
    Frozen mozzarella sticks in an air fryer basket
  • Cook mozzarella sticks for 7 minutes. Flip sticks over halfway through cook time.

Notes

  • This method will work for any brand and quantity of frozen mozzarella sticks. If you’re cooking a lot of them, you may need to work in multiple batches.
 
Cook times will vary from one air fryer to another. The thickness of your mozzarella sticks and your preferred crispiness will also affect the cook time. Keep an eye on them as they’re cooking and watch for signs of oozing!

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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