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Golden Air Fryer Cheese Balls

Irresistibly Golden Air Fryer Cheese Balls You’ll Love

These Golden Air Fryer Cheese Balls are a delightful snack, featuring a gooey cheese center and crispy exterior that everyone loves.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cheese balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 12 sticks String Cheese Cut into four pieces each
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For coating
  • 2 large Eggs Whisked
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Or Panko; consider mixing in Italian herbs
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 can Cooking Spray For coating
  • Optional Italian Herbs/Salt To taste

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cut each string cheese stick into four equal pieces, yielding a total of 24 cheese bites.
  2. Arrange three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and a splash of water, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with herbs and salt.
  3. Dip each cheese piece into the flour, then into the egg mixture, ensuring to coat well.
  4. Roll each cheese piece in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
  5. Place the coated cheese balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray them with cooking spray.
  6. Cook in the air fryer at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Let the cheese balls cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheese ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispy cheese balls, consider double-coating them with egg and breadcrumbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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