Description
Indulge in these crispy and flavorful Air Fried Babybel Cheese bites that make a perfect snack or appetizer. With a crunchy coating and gooey melted cheese inside, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Babybel Cheese Rounds:
- 6 Mini Babybel cheese rounds, unwrapped
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional:
- Nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese: Dry the Babybel cheese rounds with a paper towel.
- Breading Station: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Coating: Roll cheese in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat for a double coating.
- Freeze: Place breaded cheese on a plate and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray the basket.
- Air Fry: Arrange cheese rounds in a single layer, spray with oil, and air fry for 5–6 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Try different Babybel varieties like light, mozzarella, or gouda.
- Freezing the cheese before air frying helps maintain its shape.
- Pair with marinara, ranch, or preferred dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
