4 Ways to Cook Frozen Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella sticks have been a favorite treat in American households for decades. After all, who doesn’t love cheese? But if you think you need a deep fryer to cook them, think again. There are actually several different ways you can cook them. Keep reading to learn your options for making the best frozen mozzarella sticks on the block.

Home Fryer

Of course, deep frying the mozzarella sticks is one method people use to cook up these delicious treats. Many people enjoy this method because it gives the frozen cheese sticks that greasy feel and taste you get when buying them from a restaurant or diner. (That’s also the typical way they’ll cook mozzarella sticks at those places too.) Of course, if you’re looking to cut out some fat, greasy probably isn’t what you’re going for.

If you want to deep fry your mozzarella sticks, you’ll need to preheat the fryer’s oil to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the oil is up to temperature, drop in 3 to 6 pieces for 2 minutes. Watch out for splashing! Be sure not to overcrowd the fryer, and cook in small batches.

Conventional Oven

Not every home has a fryer. But basically every home in the country has an oven, which makes it a convenient way to cook up this delicious snack. It also cuts out the oil, which will reduce the fat and calorie content of your mozzarella sticks.

Just preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and spread out the cheese sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake them on the middle rack of the oven for 8 to 9 minutes. These same instructions also work for a toaster oven, which is a nice appliance for cooking up smaller batches.

Air Fryer

Air fryers are a more recent addition to American kitchens, but they’re all the rage right now. Air fryers cook quickly and give traditionally fried foods that crispy finish, without the grease. This gives your cheese sticks more of the traditional, fried taste and texture while keeping the fat and calories to a minimum.

If you have an air fryer, preheat it to 360 degrees Fahrenheit, and add 3 to 6 sticks to it for 6 minutes.

Mozzarella sticks are a delicious food for almost any time of the day. Whether you’re cooking them up as a side dish, a movie night snack, a Super Bowl finger food, or a treat for the kids after school, there are many ways to serve them up. And remember, the best frozen cheese sticks always come with a hearty helping of dipping sauce too!

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