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Air Fried Babybel Cheese

Air Fried Babybel Cheese

Crispy, golden-breaded cheese bites with a gooey melted center, cooked perfectly in the air fryer without the mess of deep frying.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces Babybel cheese wheels wax removed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 spray cooking oil spray

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Three Shallow Bowls
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with the egg and milk whisked together, and one with panko, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  2. Coat each unwrapped cheese wheel first in flour, then egg wash, then the seasoned panko mixture.
  3. Double bread them by dipping each coated wheel back into the egg wash, followed by a second firm coating of panko.
  4. Freeze the breaded cheese wheels on a plate for at least one hour to prevent leaking.
  5. Cook the frozen bites in an air fryer preheated to 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 to 8 minutes, spraying the tops with oil, until golden brown.

Notes

  • Do not skip the freezing step, or the cheese will melt and burst through the breading.
  • Serve immediately while the cheese is still warm and stretchy.