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Air Fried Babybel Cheese

Crispy Air Fried Babybel Cheese for a Quick Indulgent Snack

Enjoy the perfect snack with Air Fried Babybel Cheese, a crispy and gooey delight in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 6 rounds Babybel Cheese The star of this recipe.
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour Initial coating.
  • 2 large Eggs Binding agent.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Optional for thinning.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Offers crispiness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder Optional.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adds smokiness.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
For Frying & Garnish
  • Olive Oil Spray For greasing the air fryer.
  • Chopped Parsley Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • shallow bowls
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs mixed with milk, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Unwrap the Babybel cheese rounds and pat them dry. Let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  3. Coat each cheese round in flour, then dip in egg wash, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for extra crunch.
  4. Place the breaded cheese rounds on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3-5 minutes and spray the basket with olive oil.
  6. Air fry the cheese rounds for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown.
  7. Remove from the basket, let cool for 1-2 minutes, and serve hot with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 140mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For maximum crunch, double coat the cheese with egg wash and panko breadcrumbs. Ensure thin layers and do not overcrowd the air fryer basket when cooking.

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