Cheese Curd Air Fryer Bites

Crispy outside. Melty inside. Dangerously snackable.

Serves: 3–4 (or 1 if nobody’s watching)

Ingredients

• 8 oz Tri-State Cheese Curds (any flavor)

• 1 cup flour

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp pepper

• Optional: garlic powder or paprika

• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Freeze curds for 30–60 minutes (helps keep them from melting too fast)

2. Set up 3 bowls:

   • Bowl 1: flour

   • Bowl 2: beaten eggs

   • Bowl 3: breadcrumbs + seasoning

3. Dip each curd:
   flour → egg → breadcrumbs (press coating on well)

4. Place in air fryer basket (don’t crowd)

5. Lightly spray with cooking spray

6. Air fry at 375°F for 6–8 minutes
   (until golden and just starting to ooze)

Pro Tip

Double coat (egg + crumbs twice) if you want extra crunch and less cheese leakage.

Serve It With

• Ranch or marinara

• Buffalo sauce

• Honey mustard

Make It Your Own

• Use Garlic Dill Curds for a flavor boost

• Try Thunder Jack Curds for spicy bites

• Swap breadcrumbs for crushed pork rinds for a low-carb option