Crispy on the outside, warm and satisfyingly chewy on the inside, these air fryer cheese bites bring serious snack-table energy without the heavy lift of deep frying. Cubes of frying cheese are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs then air-fried until golden and irresistible — perfect for sharing during game-day gatherings or anytime cravings strike. Pair them with the vibrant green dipping sauce packed with cilantro, lime and avocado for a creamy, zesty finish, or serve with your favorite store-bought option for convenience. Easy to prep ahead and adaptable with cheeses like halloumi or paneer, this crowd-pleasing recipe delivers bold flavor in bite-sized form.
Air Fryer Cheese Bites
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Ingredients
- 10 oz. queso de freir or frying cheese
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- Green dipping sauce
DIY Green Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 3 garlic cloves raw
- 1/4 cup cotija or parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup jarred jalapenos or 1 fresh jalapeno
- 1 whole avocado
- 1/3 cup avocado mayo
- 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/8 tsp. salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cut cheese into cubes or strips.
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Use one small bowl for whisked egg, one for flour and another for breadcrumbs.
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Coat cheese, one by one, in flour first, then egg and lastly breadcrumbs. Press on until fully covered.
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Spray air fryer basket or tray with avocado oil. Arrange cubes or strips on air fryer tray. Do not overcrowd.
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Air-fry cheese 6-8 minutes. Turn halfway through cooking time.
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Enjoy with dipping sauce or make your own. Add Green Dipping Sauce ingredients to blender or food processer and combine until smooth. Preserve dipping sauce in air-tight container.
Notes
- Prep ahead of time and store in the fridge.
- If you can’t find “Queso de Freir” there’s other options like halloumi or paneer.
- Grab these ingredients and more at Vitacost.
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