Name: Air Fryer Crispy Cheese Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks; 0.25 cup all purpose flour; 2 eggs; 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko; 1 tsp Italian herbs; 1 tsp salt; olive oil or favorite cooking spray; marinara sauce

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Air Fryer Crispy Cheese Bites

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Cut each cheese stick into 4 even pieces making 24 pieces.

Place the flour in a bowl.

Whisk the eggs and 2 teaspoons of water in a separate bowl.

Whisk the breadcrumbs or panko, Italian herbs and salt in a third bowl creating an assembly line.

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.

Coat cheese cubes with cooking spray and air fry at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden.

Serve with favorite dipping sauce.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Freeze Before Frying 🧊
Freeze the breaded cheese bites for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before air frying to prevent the cheese from leaking out and ensure a perfectly crispy exterior with melty interior.
Triple Coat for Maximum Crunch 🥖
Use the flour-egg-breadcrumb coating method twice for an extra-thick, supremely crispy shell that won't break apart when bitten into.
Optimal Air Fryer Temperature 🌡️
Set your air fryer to 350°F and cook for just 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through—this lower temperature prevents burning while giving the cheese time to melt without exploding out.
Pat Dry Your Cheese Sticks 💧
Remove any excess moisture from the mozzarella sticks with paper towels before breading, as even small amounts of water will create steam and cause the coating to separate during cooking.
Warm Your Marinara Sauce Separately 🔥
Heat your marinara sauce in a small saucepan while the bites cook, so you can serve them immediately with warm dipping sauce for the best flavor and texture contrast.