Air Fryer Mozzarella Bites
Mini mozzarella bites with a crispy Italian-seasoned coating. A vegetarian kid-friendly snack that rivals the restaurant version.
PROTEIN 14g
CALORIES 210
P:E RATIO 6.7
TIME 21m
YIELD 4
P:E 6.7
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
12 oz mozzarella string cheese, cut into bite-size pieces DAIRY
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs CARB BASE
1/4 cup flour FLAVOR
1 egg, beaten 14G PROTEIN
1/2 tsp garlic powder FLAVOR
Marinara sauce for dipping FLAVOR
Cooking spray FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Freeze uncooked breaded bites for up to 2 months. Cook from frozen.
- Batching: Freezing the cheese before breading is absolutely essential.
- Reheat: Air fryer from frozen: 390°F for 7-8 minutes. Don't microwave.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Cut each string cheese into 3-4 pieces.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Freeze cheese pieces for 30 minutes (essential to prevent melting).
03
THE MACRO PREP
Set up breading station: flour, beaten egg, seasoned breadcrumbs with garlic powder.
04
THE ASSEMBLY
Coat each piece: flour, egg, breadcrumbs. Double-dip in egg and breadcrumbs for extra crust.
05
STEP 5
Spray air fryer basket. Arrange in single layer.
06
STEP 6
Air fry at 390°F for 5-6 minutes until golden. Serve immediately with marinara.