Mozzarella sticks are great. Bacon is great. So why has no one forced them to marry sooner? This is a three-ingredient miracle: string cheese, bacon, and your favorite marinara. Air fry or bake until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melty. Prepare for addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 8 sticks (serves 2-4).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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8 mozzarella string cheese sticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
8 slices thin-cut bacon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup marinara sauce, for dipping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Optional: Everything bagel seasoning or black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Prep the Cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Remove string cheese from wrappers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If using, roll each stick in everything bagel seasoning or pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Wrap With Bacon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Wrap one slice of bacon around each cheese stick in a spiral, slightly overlapping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Tuck the end under the bacon to secure. No toothpicks needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Cook Until Crispy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Air fryer method:<\/strong> Place sticks in a single layer. Cook at 380\u00b0F for 8-10 minutes until bacon is crispy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Oven method:<\/strong> Bake at 400\u00b0F on a wire rack over a baking sheet for 12-15 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pan method:<\/strong> Cook in a skillet over medium heat, turning often, for 8-10 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Cool Slightly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Let rest for 2 minutes. The cheese will be lava-hot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Serve With Marinara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Warm marinara sauce in a small bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dip and pull. Watch the cheese stretch to oblivion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
These are best fresh and hot. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 2 days. Reheat in an air fryer at 375\u00b0F for 3-4 minutes. Do not microwave (soggy bacon, exploded cheese). Uncooked bacon-wrapped sticks can be frozen for up to 1 month\u2014cook from frozen, add 2-3 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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