Crispy Air Fryer Cheese Bites Recipe: Easy Snack Idea

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Ricotta offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide fiber and are gluten-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable for frying.

In a bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour, ham, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Mix until well combined and a dough forms.

Shape the mixture into small bites or balls.

Preheat the air fryer to the recommended temperature.

Place the cheese bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Cook in the air fryer until golden brown and crispy, checking for doneness.

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