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Crispy Air Fryer Cheese Bites
Crispy air fryer cheese bites with a golden panko coating and melty center. Easy to prep, quick to cook, and perfect for snacking.
Servings 20 pieces
Calories 112kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ lb mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
- ½ lb cheddar cheese cut into cubes
- 2 eggs beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the breading stations: In one bowl, mix flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder. In another, add the beaten eggs. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat the cheese cubes: Working in batches, dip each cheese cube into the flour, then the egg, back into the flour, again into the egg, and finally into the panko breadcrumbs. Make sure each cube is evenly coated.
- Freeze: Place the coated cheese cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up (this helps prevent the cheese from oozing too quickly while air frying).
- Air fry: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the cheese bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown and just starting to ooze slightly.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauce, marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli all work perfectly!
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg