How to Cook TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer

TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks are wonderful for an easy snack or appetizer, especially if you cook them in the air fryer. They take less than 10 minutes to cook and produce crispy mozzarella sticks with perfectly melted mozzarella in the middle. Here is how to cook TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks in the air fryer.

About TGI Friday's Frozen Mozzarella Sticks

TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce is a quick and delicious appetizer, snack, or party food that you can easily make in an air fryer. These mozzarella sticks are made with real mozzarella cheese and a crispy, garlic-seasoned panko breading. They include a zesty marinara dipping sauce, but you can serve them with another type of dipping sauce if you prefer as well.

You can bake TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks in the oven or deep fry them, but the best method to prepare them is in the air fryer.

If you are wondering where you can get TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce, you can now order them from Walmart.

Frozen Mozzarella Sticks Brands

While TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks are great, feel free to use whatever varieties you like the best. You can use the instructions in this article for cooking any other brand of frozen mozzarella sticks.

Here are the best frozen mozzarella stick brands you can use:

• TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce
• Great Value Mozzarella Sticks
• Nathan's Famous Mozzarella Sticks
• Farm Rich Battered Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
• Farm Rich Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

Can You Cook Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer?

Yes, you can cook mozzarella sticks in the air fryer. In fact, one of the best ways to cook frozen mozzarella or any other frozen food is in the air fryer because it eliminates the need to preheat the oven or use a deep fryer. The air fryer is a faster method of cooking than the oven and results in healthier food than if you were to cook it in a deep fryer.

The Ingredients and Items You Will Need 

For ingredients, you will only need a box of TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks. Then, for equipment, you will need these items:

• Air fryer
• Tongs

How to Cook TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer 

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Spread the mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket, making sure you don't overcrowd the air fryer basket.
3. Air fry the mozzarella sticks for 5 minutes. Then, shake the air fryer basket and continue cooking them for an extra 2 minutes.
4. Serve and enjoy!!

How Long Should You Cook TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks?

Cooking TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks in the air fryer at 400 F takes about 7 minutes. Start cooking them for 5 minutes, then shake the basket, and continue cooking them for another 2 minutes. However, if they don't get as crispy and golden as you would like, you can add another couple of minutes if you like.

The cooking time will depend on the air fryer temperature that you use. If you choose to use a temperature under 400 F, cooking the mozzarella sticks will take more time and if you use a higher temperature, they will need less time.

The Best Dipping Sauces for TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks

Here is a list of the sauces that work well for TGI Friday's Mozzarella Sticks:

• Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
• Yum Yum Sauce
• Alfredo Sauce
• Mediterranean Sauce
• Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce
• Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
• Apricot Dijon Dipping Sauce
• Creamy Pineapple-lime Dipping Sauce
• Buffalo Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
• Chinese Mustard Dipping Sauce

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How to Cook TGI Friday’s Mozzarella Sticks in the Air Fryer

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 9 minutes

TGI Friday’s Mozzarella Sticks are wonderful for an easy snack or appetizer, especially if you cook them in the air fryer. They take less than 10 minutes to cook and produce crispy mozzarella sticks with perfectly melted mozzarella in the middle. Here is how to cook TGI Friday’s Mozzarella Sticks in the air fryer.

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Ingredients

• 8 pieces of TGI Friday’s Mozzarella Sticks With Marinara Sauce
• Cooking spray (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Spread the mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket, making sure you don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
3. Air fry the mozzarella sticks for 5 minutes. Then, shake the air fryer basket and continue cooking them for an extra 2 minutes.
4. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 404Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 1068mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 18g