Crispy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Golden, melty mozzarella sticks with a crispy panko crust in 10 minutes, zero fuss. Dip in marinara and watch them disappear.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 16g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Coat the basket of your air fryer with cooking spray.
Step 2
Toss frozen mozzarella sticks with panko until evenly coated.
Step 3
Arrange sticks in the basket in a single layer, spray lightly with cooking spray.
Step 4
Air fry at 380°F for 8 minutes until golden and crispy outside.
Step 5
Warm marinara in a small bowl or saucepan, about 1 minute.
Step 6
Serve sticks immediately with warm marinara for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- small bowl
- spoon
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