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dipping an air fried mozzarella stick in marinara

Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer

Make your favorite frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer in under 15 minutes, including the preheat time! Quick, easy, and tasty - perfect for parties!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 9 frozen mozzarella sticks we're using TGI Friday's brand, but you can use your favorite
  • 1 packet frozen marinara sauce (optional) we recommend making your own! It's easy!
  • fresh herbs for garnish such as parsley or basil; optional

Instructions
 

  • Place 1 packet frozen marinara sauce (optional) in a bowl of water to thaw while you cook the mozzarella sticks.
  • Preheat Air Fryer to 400°F
  • Arrange 9 frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket (or tray) in a single layer. Make sure none of the cheese sticks touch and that there is room between each stick to allow air flow so they cook through properly.
  • Air fry mozzarella sticks for 7-9 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. This is important for food safety, so we recommend checking!
  • Allow the mozzarella sticks to cool for 1-2 minutes before serving. They will be very hot, so don't skip this step!
  • Remove the mozzarella sticks from the air fryer after 1-2 minutes and add them to a serving plate. Sprinkle with fresh herbs for garnish if desired, serve with marinara sauce on the side for dipping, and enjoy!
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Notes

  • Note: Included nutritional values are for TGI Friday's brand of frozen mozzarella sticks. This does not include the marinara packet. Please check your frozen mozzarella sticks packaging for accuracy.
  • Keep cheese sticks frozen until ready to air fry.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer. Allow room between each mozzarella stick.
  • Preheat the air fryer for best results. If your air fryer does not have a preheating function, heat it for 5 minutes at 400°F before adding the mozzarella sticks.
  • We're using a 7-quart Gourmia air fryer from Costco.
  • Cook time may vary depending on your size and model of air fryer. Please use our cook time and temperature as a guideline to find the best temperature and timing for your air fryer model!
  • When cooking in batches, check on subsequent batches early, as they may cook more quickly.

Nutrition

Serving: 3mozzarella sticksCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 640mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.9mg