Air Fryer Wonton Mozzarella Sticks
Description
Crispy, golden Air Fryer Wonton Mozzarella Sticks made with just 2 ingredients in under 20 minutes. The easiest party snack ever — no dredging, no deep frying, just gooey melted cheese tucked inside a shatteringly crisp wonton shell. Perfect for game day, after-school snacks, or last-minute appetizers.
Ingredients
For 16 large sticks (egg roll wrappers):
- 16 egg roll wrappers
- 16 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- Olive oil spray
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce, for dipping (optional)
For 24 bite-sized sticks (wonton wrappers):
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut in half
- Olive oil spray
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Chill the cheese. Place the string cheese in the freezer for 10–15 minutes while you set up — this prevents blowouts in the air fryer. If using wonton wrappers, cut each cheese stick in half first.
- Wrap the sticks. Lay one wrapper flat on a clean surface with a point or edge facing you. Place the cheese stick near the bottom edge, leaving about an inch of wrapper below it. Brush water along all four edges of the wrapper.
- Roll and seal. Fold the bottom edge up and over the cheese, fold both sides in toward the center (like wrapping a burrito), then continue rolling forward until sealed. Press the seam firmly so there are no gaps — gaps cause cheese leaks.
- Arrange in the air fryer. Place the wrapped sticks in a single layer in a lightly greased air fryer basket, leaving space between each one. Work in batches if needed.
- Spray generously. Spray both sides of the sticks with olive oil spray. Don't skip this step — it's what gives them that golden, crispy shell.
- Air fry at 350°F for 5–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wrappers are deep golden brown.
- Rest and serve. Let the sticks rest for 2–3 minutes before serving (the cheese is molten). Serve with warm marinara, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Olive oil spray (or avocado oil spray)
- Pastry brush or small bowl of water,
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Tongs
Notes
- Wonton vs. egg roll wrappers: Wonton wrappers (smaller) make bite-sized sticks — cut cheese in half. Egg roll wrappers (larger) make full-size sticks — leave cheese whole. Don't use spring roll wrappers; they're rice-based and won't work.
- Make ahead: Wrap raw sticks and freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook straight from frozen at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Storage: Refrigerate cooked sticks in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes (skip the microwave — it makes them soggy).
- No air fryer? Bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, or deep fry at 350°F for 45–60 seconds.
- Prevent blowouts: Seal every seam, chill the cheese first, and pull them as soon as they're golden.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 13gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 596mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg