Description
Deliciously gooey mozzarella sticks wrapped in crispy bacon, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Mozzarella sticks (at least 10)
- Thick-cut bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (optional)
- Cooking spray (if using an air fryer)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut each bacon strip in half.
- Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with a piece of bacon.
- Season the wrapped sticks with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the wrapped sticks in the air fryer basket or on a baking sheet.
- Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes or bake for about 8 to 10 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For best results, wrap bacon tightly and avoid overcrowding the basket. Experiment with different cheese types for added variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg