Mozzarella Bites (Air-Fried Melty Cubes)
You know those delicious fried cheese bites? Make these tasty, double-breaded cheese cubes at home! The freezer step prevents the mozzarella from oozing, guaranteeing golden cubes in 8 minutes.
Mozzarella Bites (Air-Fried Melty Cubes)
You know those delicious fried cheese bites? Make these tasty, double-breaded cheese cubes at home! The freezer step prevents the mozzarella from oozing, guaranteeing golden cubes in 8 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 mozzarella sticks
- 0.88 oz all-purpose flour
- 0.14 oz cornstarch
- 0.14 oz salt
- 0.04 oz black pepper
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 0.68 fl oz milk
- 2.47 oz breadcrumbs
- Dried parsley
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Cut each mozzarella stick into uniform pieces.
Prepare three shallow dishes. In the first, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In the second, whisk together eggs and milk. In the third, combine breadcrumbs and dried parsley.
Dredge each mozzarella piece in the flour mixture, dip it into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps for a thicker crust.
Place the breaded pieces on a tray and freeze for at least 15 minutes.
Arrange the frozen pieces in a single layer in the basket. Spray generously with non-stick cooking spray. Cook at 350°F for 8 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 servingChef's Tip
"Freezing the breaded pieces prevents the cheese from leaking during cooking. Turn the pieces halfway through to ensure even browning."