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Air Fryer Spinach Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

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Air Fryer Spinach Mozzarella Sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer combining crispy egg roll wrappers, fresh baby spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a healthier twist on classic cheese sticks, they are great for snacking or serving at parties with your favorite dipping sauces like marinara or ranch.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cheese sticks

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 12 cheese sticks (string cheese; a mix of plain and spicy works well)
  • 1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves
  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • Oil to brush on before cooking (vegetable or olive oil works well)
  • Water (to seal the wrappers)
  • Optional: marinara or ranch dip for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Wrappers: Lay out an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface and wet your finger with water. Run the wetted finger around the edges of the wrapper to help seal it later.
  2. Add Filling: Place a few baby spinach leaves in a line down the center of the wrapper, then place one cheese stick on top of the spinach leaves.
  3. Wrap Cheese Sticks: Fold one side of the wrapper tightly over the cheese and spinach. Then tuck in the top and bottom edges of the wrapper and roll tightly to close. Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and cheese sticks.
  4. Chill Wrapped Sticks: Place the wrapped cheese sticks in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. This helps tighten the wrappers and reduce the chance of them opening during cooking.
  5. Preheat Air Fryer and Oil: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly brush or spray the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
  6. Cook in Air Fryer: Arrange the chilled wrapped cheese sticks in the air fryer basket without letting them touch. Lightly brush or spray the sticks with oil. Cook at 350°F for 11 to 15 minutes, checking at around 10 minutes to ensure the wrappers are golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside is melted.
  7. Repeat Cooking: If you have more cheese sticks than fit in the basket, repeat the cooking process for the remaining pieces.
  8. Serve: Serve the hot, crispy spinach mozzarella sticks with your choice of dipping sauces like marinara or ranch for a delicious snack or appetizer.

Notes

  • Try to remove the sticks from the air fryer before the cheese leaks out to avoid mess.
  • Calories provided are estimates; for accuracy, calculate based on the specific brands and quantities you use.
  • Chilling the wrapped cheese sticks before cooking helps prevent the wrappers from opening.
  • Use parchment paper or a light oil spray inside the air fryer basket if your model tends to stick.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/air-fryer-spinach-mozzarella-sticks-recipe/