Air Fryer Crispy Cheese Bites

There’s nothing better than crispy, cheesy bites of goodness fresh out of the air fryer! These Air Fryer Crispy Cheese Bites are the perfect snack for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a birthday party, watching the big game, or just craving something extra delicious. They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and best of all, they skip the deep-frying for a lighter take on a classic favorite! If you’re looking for the perfect air fryer snack, these Crispy Cheese Bites are a must-try! Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone.

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 230 kcal per serving

Ingredients

6 - mozzarella string cheese sticks
¼ 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

Instructions

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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