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Air Fryer Cheese Bites

Air Fryer Cheese Bites

Golden, crispy air fryer cheese bites with a melty center make the perfect snack or party appetizer. Easy to make, packed with flavor, and ready in under 25 minutes.

  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ cups cheese cubes (cheddar or mozzarella), cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Cooking spray
  • Marinara sauce, for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  2. Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and mix panko, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt in a third.
  3. Coat cheese cubes in flour, dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumb steps for extra crunch.
  4. Place coated bites on a tray and freeze for 10–15 minutes.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange bites in a single layer.
  6. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  7. Cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce.

Notes

  • Freeze cheese cubes before coating to prevent melting too fast.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket—space allows for crispiness.
  • Use different cheese varieties for flavor twists.
  • Double coat for a thicker, crunchier shell.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-5 bites
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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