Cheese Bites
If you’re looking for a quick, delicious snack that’s sure to be a hit, these Cheese Bites coated in Cheez-it crackers are perfect. They are super simple, and made with Babybel cheese, coated in egg and crushed Cheez-it crackers, then air-fried to perfection. The result is tasty cheese bites with a crispy exterior and a gooey, cheesy center. They’re easy to make and even easier to devour!
Serve with Dill Dip or Ranch Dressing for dipping.
When I made these Air Fryer Cheez-It Chicken Tenders and realized how easy they are, I knew I had to make something like this. Because cheese, coated in cheese, who wouldn’t love that? And with only 3 ingredients, they are seriously simple and fantastic.
What You Need to Make Cheese Bites
- 6 Babybel cheese rounds
- 1 cup Cheez-it crackers, crushed
- 1 egg, beaten (2 if your egg is not large)
How to Make Cheese Bites
- Prepare the Cheese Bites: Unwrap the Babybel cheese rounds and set them aside.
- Crush the Cheez-its: Place the Cheez-it crackers in a plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin or a food processor until they are finely ground.
- Coat the Cheese: Dip each Babybel cheese round in the beaten egg, making sure it’s fully coated. Then roll it in the crushed Cheez-it crackers, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the coated cheese bites in the air fryer basket, making sure they aren’t touching. Air fry for 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy bites! They are awesome dipped in ranch!
Tips and Tricks
- Even Coating: Make sure the cheese is fully coated in the egg before rolling in the Cheez-its to ensure the crumbs stick well. You want the crackers crushed fine, but not too fine.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheating the air fryer ensures that the cheese bites cook evenly and become crispy on the outside and melty on the inside.
- Watch the Time: Air fryers can vary, so keep an eye on the cheese bites. They cook quickly and can go from perfect to overdone in a matter of seconds.
- Double Coating: For an extra crunchy exterior, you can double coat the cheese. After the first coating, dip the cheese back in the egg and then again in the Cheez-it crumbs before air frying.
Variation Ideas
- Spicy Cheese Bites: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika to the crushed Cheez-its for a spicy kick. Or a little sriracha or hot sauce to the egg mixture.
- Garlic and Herb: Mix some dried herbs like oregano, basil, and garlic powder into the Cheez-it crumbs for a flavorful twist.
- Parmesan Coating: Mix grated Parmesan cheese into the Cheez-it crumbs for an extra cheesy flavor. Because cheese, on cheese, on cheese never hurts!
- Different Cheeses: Try using other small cheese rounds like mozzarella balls or Gouda for a different taste. Just keep an eye on the cooking times.
Serving Suggestions
- Dipping Sauces: Serve with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or a spicy aioli for dipping.
- Party Platter: Include these cheese bites on a party platter with an assortment of other finger foods like veggies, crackers, and charcuterie.
- Salad Topping: Use the cheese bites as a crunchy topping for salads to add a unique twist.
- Game Day Snack: Perfect for game day, these cheese bites are sure to be a crowd-pleaser when paired with your favorite beverages.
Other Great Appetizers
- Air Fryer Wings (The Best Ever)
- Air Fryer Pizza
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Low Carb)
- Coconut Shrimp Air Fryer
- Spinach Dip
- Loaded Potato Dip
- Pizza Dip
These Cheese Bites coated in Cheez-it crackers are not only a quick and easy snack but also versatile enough to be a hit at any gathering. Try them out, and enjoy the delightful combination of crispy coating and gooey cheese!
Cheese Bites
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 6 Babybel cheese rounds
- 1 cup Cheez-it crackers crushed
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Bites: Unwrap the Babybel cheese rounds and set them aside.
- Crush the Cheez-its: Place the Cheez-it crackers in a plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin or a food processor until they are finely ground.
- Coat the Cheese: Dip each Babybel cheese round in the beaten egg, making sure it's fully coated. Then roll it in the crushed Cheez-it crackers, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the coated cheese bites in the air fryer basket, making sure they aren't touching. Air fry for 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy bites!
Nutrition
Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.
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