Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Air Fried Babybel Cheese, where crispy meets gooey in every bite! These golden, panko-crusted cheese rounds are quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion—from game night to a cozy family gathering. The crunchy outer layer gives way to a warm, melty center that’s simply addictive. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces like marinara or ranch, and watch them disappear in no time. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can elevate snack time into a gourmet experience that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 Babybel cheese rounds
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and one with seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Unwrap the Babybel cheese rounds and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Coat each cheese round in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, followed by rolling in panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Place coated rounds on a baking sheet and freeze for 10–15 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes and lightly grease the basket.
- Arrange cheese rounds in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spraying lightly with olive oil.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheese rounds (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 160mg