Ree Drummond's 2 Ingredient Mozzarella Sticks Are The Easiest Air Fryer Appetizer - Tasting Table

"Is there anything better than a plate of hot, freshly fried mozzarella sticks when you're craving some comfort food? Whether you're ordering an appetizer or whipping them up at home, the best mozzarella sticks have two things: a delightfully crisp coating and a gooey center that stretches when pulled apart. Ree Drummond's version has both, and they couldn't be easier to make. The best part? You can even use the air fryer."

"Drummond makes her air fryer mozzarella sticks using just string cheese and wonton wrappers, and she serves them alongside some store-bought marinara sauce for dipping, so you won't need to make that either. To recreate the recipe at home, just dampen the edges of the wonton wrappers with some water using your fingers and roll pieces of string cheese up in them following a diagonal shape. Once the cheese is rolled halfway, fold in the sides of the wrapper like you would when making a burrito."

"If you want to upgrade the mozzarella sticks, you could always add some seasonings like garlic powder, salt, or red pepper flakes. You can simply shake a little into each roll as you wrap, or melt some butter with garlic or herbs and brush it over the cooked wontons. Adding a small slice of salami, pepperoni, or prosciutto to the wrapper before rolling is also an option, as is sprinkling a little parmesan or pecorino on top of the cheese stick for more depth."

Use string cheese and wonton wrappers to make mozzarella sticks with a crisp coating and a gooey center. Dampening wonton edges with water and rolling string cheese diagonally, then folding in sides, secures the filling. Air fry at 350°F for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying the basket lightly to prevent sticking, or fry in oil for a traditional result. Season rolls with garlic powder, salt, or red pepper flakes, brush cooked wontons with melted garlic butter, or add cured meats like salami, pepperoni, or prosciutto before rolling. Serve with store-bought marinara or other dipping sauces.

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