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Air Fryer Cheese Bites: Crispy, Gooey Perfection!

Crispy Cheese Bites: prepare these golden mozzarella sticks in your air fryer for a quick, satisfying snack. Perfect for parties or a family treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • olive oil or favorite cooking spray
  • marinara sauce, warmed or favorite dipping sauce

Method
 

  1. Cut each cheese stick into 4 even pieces making 24 pieces.
  2. Place the flour in a bowl.
  3. Whisk the eggs and 2 teaspoons of water in a separate bowl.
  4. Whisk the breadcrumbs or panko, Italian herbs and salt in a third bowl creating an assembly line.
  5. Dip cheese cube in flour and tap off to remove excess, then in the egg and finally into breadcrumb mixture throughly coating. Place in air fryer basket. Repeat with remaining cheese cubes.
  6. Coat cheese cubes with cooking spray and air fry at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
  7. Serve with favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

- For extra crispiness, consider a double-dip: after the first coating, dip the cheese again in egg and then breadcrumbs.
- Ensure each crispy cheese bite is well-coated to prevent cheese from leaking during air frying.
- Do not overcrowd your air fryer basket; cook in batches for even browning and crispiness. This ensures proper air circulation.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.