Air Fryer Cheese Curds
These air fryer cheese curds are the perfect snack—crispy on the outside, gooey and melty on the inside. Simply bread frozen cheese curds and let the air fryer work its magic for a quick and delicious treat!
Air Fryer Cheese Curds
Cheese curds or as we used to call them "squeeky cheese" are something that are so delicious! They are fresh nuggets of cheese and growing up in the Pacific NW, were a must get when we'd visit the Tillamook Cheese Factory.
These air fryer cheese curds are breaded and then air fried making them a great appetizer or fun snack.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour: This is the base for breading the cheese curds.
Eggs: Eggs help bind the breadcrumbs to the cheese curds.
Panko bread crumbs: These crumbs are key to getting a crunchy coating.
Milk: Milk adds a bit of moisture to the egg mixture, making the breading stick better.
Frozen cheese curds: Frozen cheese curds work best because they stay firm while cooking and don’t melt too quickly.
Cooking spray: A light spritz of oil helps the curds become golden and crispy.
How to Make
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
In a small bowl, mix together the eggs and milk.
In a separate dish, pour the flour, and in another, place the panko bread crumbs.
Dredge each frozen cheese curd in the flour, making sure it's fully coated.
Then dip it in the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, and coat it in the panko bread crumbs, pressing lightly to ensure they stick well.
Place the breaded cheese curds on the air fryer tray in a single layer.
Lightly spritz the curds with cooking spray for a crispy finish.
Air fry for 3 minutes, then flip the curds and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Once done, serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy your crispy, gooey cheese curds!
Leftovers/Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
To reheat, place them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes or until crispy and heated through.
What to Dip In
Here are some of our favorites to dip our Air Fryer Cheese Curds:
- Ranch dressing
- Marinara sauce
- Honey mustard
- Buffalo sauce
- Ketchup
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Air Fryer Cheese Curds
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon Milk
- 12 ounces Frozen White Cheddar Cheese Curds
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl pour milk into eggs & mix. In a separate bowl add the flour, In another bowl add the panko break crumbs.
- Dredge the frozen cheese curds in the flour.
- Then dip the cheese curds in the egg.
- Coat the cheese curds with panko crumbs.
- Lay the breaded cheese curds on the air fryer tray & place them in the air fryer.
- Lightly spritz the cheese curds with cooking spray
- Air Fry the cheese curds at 350 degrees for 3 minutes. Then remove from air fryer and flip the curds. Cook 3-5 minutes longer or until the curds are light brown, crispy, and begin to melt.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Please note that the nutritional content of this recipe will vary based on the specific ingredients used. For a detailed breakdown of the nutritional values, consider using a recipe nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you've used.
