These air fryer Farm Rich frozen breaded mozzarella sticks are a quick and delicious app of side dish. Need a gameday snack in minutes or an after school snack to keep your kids full until dinner? Try this frozen shortcut recipe to make things easy. These mozzarella sticks get extra crispy and golden brown on the outside and ooey, gooey on the inside.
Serve with warm marinara sauce, ranch, or hot sauce – dipping sauce is always a must! Add these to a snack platter with breaded cauliflower, chicken bites, or potato skins and have something for everyone.
Trey my other shortcut air fryer or appetizer recipes for more inspiration!
Highlights Of The Cheese Sticks
- Quick & Easy: No need to thaw—simply pop the frozen mozzarella sticks into the air fryer and cook them straight from the freezer. This makes for a quick after school snack or part of a ultimate party spread.
- Crispy Exterior: The air fryer creates a golden, crispy coating without deep frying, making them lighter but still crispy without the mess of frying in oil.
- Perfectly Melted Cheese: The mozzarella sticks come out with gooey, melty cheese inside, the perfect combination of gooey cheese an crispy breading.
- Minimal Prep: Just preheat the air fryer, arrange the frozen sticks in a single layer, and set the timer. Cook the whole bag or just a few for the individual snacker.
- Dipping Sauces: Serve with warm marinara, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor. My favorite is a spicy sriracha aioli!
Farm Rich Frozen Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Needing a quick, stress-free side dish for dinner or a fun snack for your next movie night? These air breaded mozzarella sticks couldn’t be easier. Not only are these good for crowds but I love them as part of a quick weeknight dinner or afternoon snack.
Mozzarella sticks are a great option for the whole family, serve for dinner along with air fryer chicken or at lunch with easy air fryer meatballs. Looking for more air fryer shortcuts, try my Crispy potato skins, Frozen Chicken Tenders, Frozen Cauli Wings, or Air Fryer Cheese Curds!
Ingredients List and Substitutions
Just one simple ingredient needed for this recipe, frozen cheese sticks which can be found at any grocery store! Spruce up these frozen mozzarella sticks with dipping sauces or tossing in seasonings.
- Frozen mozzarella sticks: any brand or variety will work here, no need to thaw these.
How To Make The Air Fryer Cheese Sticks
Let’s talk a little about how to make the Air Fryer Farm Rich Frozen Breaded Mozzarella Sticks (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Quick overview:
- Preheat air fryer and place mozzarella sticks into basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 6-7 minutes at 350 degrees F until golden brown and gooey.
- Preheat your air fryer using the “air fry” setting, at 375 degrees F for 6-7 minutes. Spray the basket with cooking spray, once preheated add in the pre-breaded mozzarella sticks. Cook for 6-7 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through. Enjoy your plate of mozzarella sticks immediately with your favorite sauce.
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
The air fryer is such a versatile counter top appliance, I use mine for side dishes, main dishes, fun apps, and even desserts. Get creative with your air fryer and try these recipes:
Tools I Use For This Easy Air Fryer Recipe
- Instant 6 qt. Air Fryer – Sleek and functional, the perfect size for 2-3 people. I like this because it has a tray in the bottom which make cleaning easy and it allows for air to circulate evenly. It has a large tray so you don’t have to do so many batches and a window to see into the air fryer while cooking! Any brand of air fryer will work for this recipe.
Pro Tips
- Do not thaw before cooking, air fry from frozen.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Spray basket with cooking spray if needed so items dont stick.
- Cook in a single layer in the air fryer basket so each cheese stick gets crispy.
- Flip halfway through for crispy breading.
Recipe FAQs
Can you cook farm rich mozzarella sticks in the air fryer?
Yes. Frozen mozzarella sticks do great in the air fryer, they cook quickly and get perfectly golden brown. Depending on the size of your air fryer you can cook several at one time.
Are breaded mozzarella sticks in the air fryer good?
Yes, whether you serve these as a side with your favorite dinner, as part of a snack tray, or as an after school snack – you will love these air fryer mozzarella sticks and appreciate the oven space you saved.
How to store leftover cooked cheese sticks?
Air fried cheese sticks can be cooled completely and transferred to an airtight container or zip top bag. Store in the fridge for 2-3 days. These are best reheated in the air fryer before serving again.
Air Fryer Farm Rich Frozen Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Equipment
Ingredients
- 22 oz. Farm Rich pre-breaded frozen mozzarella sticks
- Dipping Sauce of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer using the "air fry" setting, at 375 degrees F for 6-7 minutes. Spray the basket with cooking spray, once preheated add in the pre-breaded mozzarella sticks. Cook for 6-7 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through. Enjoy immediately with your favorite sauce.
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