Why did my cheese leak out during cooking?

The most common reason is insufficient coating or cooking at too high a temperature. Make sure your cheese is thoroughly coated – double coating is recommended – and that your cheese is cold when it goes into the air fryer. Starting with cold cheese gives the coating time to set before the cheese melts too much.

Can I use other types of cheese for this recipe?

Babybel works exceptionally well because of its size and texture, but you can experiment with other semi-firm cheeses cut into 1-inch cubes. Just be aware that higher moisture cheeses may melt more quickly and potentially leak more during cooking.

How do I know when they're done cooking?

The perfect air fried Babybel will have a golden-brown, crispy exterior. If you see any cheese starting to bubble through the coating, that's your sign to remove them immediately. Remember that they'll continue to melt inside the hot coating even after removing from the air fryer.

Can I make these without an air fryer?

Absolutely! You can bake them in a conventional oven at 400°F for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. You can also deep fry them in oil at 350°F for about 1-2 minutes until golden, though this adds significantly more fat to the recipe.

Air Fried Babybel Cheese Recipe

Name: Air Fried Babybel Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package Babybel cheese; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, whisked; 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Description

An irresistible, crunchy, and gooey snack that’s incredibly easy to make! This air-fried version of Babybel cheese delivers all the crispiness without the extra oil, making it a healthier indulgence. Perfect as a snack or party appetizer, these cheesy bites are guaranteed to please kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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1 package Babybel cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, whisked
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

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Instructions

Prepare the Cheese
Remove the wrapper and wax packaging from each Babybel cheese round, then set aside.
Set Up Dipping Stations
Create three separate bowls for dipping. In the first bowl, add the flour. In the second bowl, whisk the eggs together. In the third bowl, add the Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs.
Coat the Cheese
Dip each Babybel cheese round into the flour, ensuring it’s lightly coated. Then, dip the floured cheese into the whisked eggs, ensuring the coating is thick enough to make the breadcrumbs stick.
Bread the Cheese
Dip the cheese rounds into the breadcrumbs, ensuring they’re completely coated. To prevent the cheese from melting out during cooking, you can double-dip them into the breadcrumbs for a sturdier coating.
Prepare for Air Frying
Lightly spritz both sides of the breaded cheese rounds with olive oil spray. Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch or overlap. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook these in batches.
Air Fry the Cheese
Air fry the cheese rounds at 380°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, turning them halfway through. Cook until the breading is golden and crisp. Remove from the fryer and enjoy while warm.

Notes

For an extra crispy texture, you can refrigerate the breaded cheese for 10 minutes before air frying.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
If you don’t have Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, you can use plain breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of Parmesan cheese.
Serve warm with marinara or ranch dipping sauce for the perfect complement to the cheesy goodness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 110kcal
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg