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Air Fryer Cheese Curds

Crispy air fryer cheese curds are the ultimate appetizer! Piping hot and served with your favorite dipping sauce, it's the perfect starter.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Calories: 604kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cheese curds
  • 2 cups bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour

Instructions

  • In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, combine the eggs and water, whisking to combine. 
  • Place the cheese curds in a large bowl and add the flour. Toss well to coat. Dredge the curds through the egg, then roll them in the bread crumb mixture, ensuring they are fully and evenly coated. Repeat the process a second time, double coating them in egg and crumbs. Place on a large plate.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees then place half of the breaded cheese curds in an even layer in the basket. Spray the tops with cooking spray and air fry at 400 degrees F for 5-6 minutes until heated through.
  • Repeat with remaining cheese curds, then serve with marinara sauce.

Notes

How to reheat cheese curds:

Air fry cheese curds at 380 degrees for 3-5 minutes or until hot all the way through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g