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Air Fried Babybel Cheese
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Ingredients
- 12 Babybel cheese rounds, wax removed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup regular breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
Remove wax coating from all Babybel cheese rounds and pat dry
Set up breading station with three bowls flour in first beaten eggs in second breadcrumb mixture in third
In third bowl mix panko regular breadcrumbs parmesan Italian seasoning garlic powder paprika salt and pepper
Roll each cheese round in flour coating all sides and shaking off excess
Dip in beaten egg letting excess drip off
Press firmly into breadcrumb mixture coating completely
Dip back in egg then breadcrumbs again for double coating
Place on parchment-lined baking sheet
Freeze for minimum 2 hours or overnight for best results
Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes
Spray frozen cheese rounds generously with cooking spray
Arrange in single layer in basket not touching
Cook at 375°F for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy
Let cool 2 minutes before serving cheese will be very hot
Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping
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Yes remove all wax coating completely before breading.
Babybel works best due to size and melting properties. Others may not work as well.
Freezing prevents cheese from melting out completely during cooking.
Minimum 2 hours but overnight is best for preventing cheese leakage.
Yes bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes from frozen. Won't be as crispy.