Mozzarella cheese is a favorite snack for both kids and adults. It is an easy snack to prepare, and an air fryer makes it possible every single time.
The air fryer provides hot air which is circulated to every area of the food, making it as crispy as possible.
So whether you are heating up your frozen mozzarella sticks from Costco or some leftovers from McDonald’s, the air fryer will do a perfect job for you.
In this article, we will be sharing the best ways to heat up your mozzarella in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- Mozzarella stick
- Olive oil: Ensure to use too much oil as it can make them too soggy.
- Salt/Pepper
- Dipping sauce: You can use tomato sauce or any other dipping of your choice.
How to Heat Up Mozzarella Sticks in Air Fryer
- Before you start heating up your mozzarella, ensure they are frozen. Never thaw mozzarella before air frying.
- You can preheat your air fryer if you want, but it’s not necessary.
- Place the frozen mozzarella cheese in a single layer on the air fryer basket on the wire rack.Â
- Drizzle a bit of oil on it, and add some salt, pepper, and a bit of garlic oil if you desire.
- Air fry cheese sticks for three to four minutes at 375°. Remove the basket, shake them around and allow to cook for another three to four minutes at the same temperature.Â
- Cook until it becomes evenly heated through it until the cheese begins to ooze out.
- Ensure to check the mozzarella sticks regularly to prevent them from overcooking.
- After cooking, remove from the air fryer and place on a paper towel to cool. Serve with your favorite dip sauce and enjoy.
- If you remove your mozzarella and the cheese isn’t pulled together or doesn’t melt, then they are not ready. You should cook them for a few minutes.
- The Secret to a Great Mozzarella Sticks
- To make the best mozzarella stick, here are some secret processes to engage:
- Add more coating to the cheese: to do this, dip the mozzarella sticks into a whisked egg and then place it on the breadcrumb.Â
- After that, freeze it for some minutes and repeat the process to add a second coating and even a third.
- It is important you coat for the second time. If not, the coating will go right off once it gets to the air fryer. The coating will start peeling off like skin and mess up the air fryer.
- The double coating also gives the cheese sticks an extra crunchy feel. It also makes them taste much better than the ones you buy in the freezer.
Tips for Making Mozzarella Sticks
Choose the right cheese sticks: There are different makes of cheese. You can use regular, full-fat cheese sticks, and low-fat sticks.
Freeze completely before air-frying: After adding a new layer, ensure to freeze the cheese sticks completely or they will not fry evenly. The coating will also come off fast and the sticks will feel dry to touch.
Use nonstick spray: No-stick spray is the best when making mozzarella cheese. Before placing the cheese sticks, spray some non-stick spray in the air fryer basket. It will prevent them from sticking to the air fryer basket and help the cheese sticks get brown.
Cook in batches: Don’t overcrowd your air fryer or the cheese sticks will become stuck together. Instead, cook means in batches. However, if you have a toaster oven and air fryer combo, you can place an extra rack under the fryer basket and put the other mozzarella sticks. Don’t forget to line it with foil to prevent the mozzarella from dipping into the heating element.
Wrap Up!
Making mozzarella stick with an air fryer is easy, but various factors can influence the outcome. The cooking time may vary and depends on the air fryer type, the size of the cheese stick, the coating, and more.
However, if the cheese appears melted or pulled through after heating, cook them for more minutes.
Meet Natalie P. Williams, the editor-in-chief of fryerly.com. With a background in journalism and a passion for healthy eating, Natalie has built the blog into a trusted source for air fryer cooking tips, tricks, and recipes.
