Description
Crispy golden babybel cheese emerges from air fryer magic, creating a dreamy appetizer that melts hearts with its irresistible crunch. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this snack a perfect crowd-pleaser you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package Babybel cheese
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup (240 ml) Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Carefully unwrap each Babybel cheese, removing both the plastic sleeve and protective wax coating, then gently set aside the naked cheese rounds.
- Create three strategic dipping zones using shallow containers: first with flour, second with whisked eggs, and third with Italian seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Delicately roll each cheese round in flour, ensuring a light, even dusting that helps subsequent layers adhere perfectly.
- Submerge the floured cheese into the whisked eggs, guaranteeing complete coverage to create a smooth, clingy surface for the breadcrumb layer.
- Carefully transfer the egg-coated cheese into the breadcrumb station, thoroughly rotating and pressing to achieve a complete, crisp exterior. For maximum crunchiness, consider a second breadcrumb coating.
- Mist the breaded cheese rounds with olive oil spray on all surfaces to enhance golden browning and prevent sticking.
- Arrange the coated cheese in the air fryer basket, maintaining space between each piece to ensure even circulation and crispy results. Cook in multiple batches if necessary.
- Program the air fryer to 380°F and cook for 8-10 minutes, rotating midway to promote uniform crispiness and prevent uneven heating.
- Immediately transfer the golden, crispy cheese bites to a serving plate, presenting them while piping hot for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Quick and easy appetizer that transforms classic Babybel cheese into a crispy, golden snack perfect for parties or solo munching.
- Coating techniques matter: flour helps egg stick, eggs help breadcrumbs adhere, creating a deliciously crunchy exterior.
- Double-dipping breadcrumbs ensures maximum crispiness and prevents cheese from leaking during air frying.
- Olive oil spray adds extra browning and helps prevent sticking in the air fryer basket.
- Work in small batches to maintain proper air circulation and prevent cheese from melting together.
- Serve immediately while warm for the ultimate crispy texture and gooey cheese center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg