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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
Golden crispy mozzarella bites with stretchy cheese visible inside, served with marinara sauce
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.

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