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Air Fryer Fried Goat Cheese

Name: Air Fryer Fried Goat Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces Herb Goat Cheese; 1 Egg; 1 tablespoon Water; 1/2 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs; Optional: Marinara Sauce For Serving

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Air Fryer Fried Goat Cheese-I love a great piece of goat cheese. Today, I took a traditional mozzarella recipe and made great air-fried goat cheese, just like a traditional mozzarella stick. Easy and absolutely delicious.

This is one of my favorites if you want a great, easy appetizer or snack. My kids and family absolutely loved this recipe! It was so good and easy!

I lightly coated it with an egg wash, tossed it into a batch of bread crumbs, then frozen it, and then repeated the wash and bread crumbs, so it would be amazing when it hit the air fryer.

Suppose you are looking for even more Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes. In that case, some of my favorites are KETO AIR FRYER PICKLES, AIR FRYER FROG LEGS, AIR FRYER SCALLION PANCAKES, and AIR FRYER NAKED CHICKEN TENDERS.

What is Goat Cheese?

The most important thing for the recipe is to choose a great goat cheese. If you have never purchased goat cheese, it’s in the grocery store’s specialty cheese. It’s rather inexpensive, $5.00 for a log.

They come in many different coatings; you can purchase either plain or get some with a seasoning. Today, I found a great goat cheese with some seasonings and thought it would add flavor.

Goat Cheese is a soft cheese, so I froze it twice. The key to this recipe is to really make sure that it is frozen solid before it hits the air fryer. And do not pre-heat the air fryer. Otherwise, the cheese will melt, and the outside will never get crispy.

Many types of Goat Cheese exist, but any will work in this recipe. The most common ones are Chevre and White Mold Goat Cheese.

Ingredients Needed To Air Fryer Fried Goat Cheese

Herb Goat Cheese
Egg
Water
Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Optional: Marinara Sauce For Serving

How To Make Air Fryer Fried Goat Cheese

Start by cutting the cheese into 1/3 to 1/2 inch pieces.

Spray a small baking sheet with cooking oil.

In a small bowl, mix the egg and water. In the other bowl, add the bread crumbs. Dip the sliced goat cheese into the egg wash and then into the bread crumbs. Place the tray into the freezer until they are frozen solid (about 30 minutes)

Freeze The Goat Cheese Before Air Frying

When the goat cheese is frozen solid, dip it again in the egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs. Place in the freezer for another 30 minutes or until frozen solid.

Spray the basket with olive oil. Place the frozen goat cheese into the air fryer basket, and spray with olive oil. Set the temperature to 370 degrees F and air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, and respray the tops with olive oil.

SOME COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT MAKING AIR FRYER GOAT CHEESE

Can I Make Air Fryer Fried Goat Cheese Ahead Of Time?

Yes, if you want to make these to serve later, they freeze very well. You can either freeze them before a party or get together and air-fry them up right before your guests arrive.

They will last about 12 to 24 hours in the freezer. Then follow the directions in the recipe card for the exact temperature and time.

What Do I Need To Freeze The Goat Cheese?

Yes, you must freeze the goat cheese. Otherwise, the cheese will literally melt in the Air Fryer.

The trick with air frying cooking is that you need to cook the outside inward, and while the crust is crisping up nicely, the goat cheese is melting.

What Dipping Sauce Should I Serve This With?

There are two sauces that I am fond of serving this with; the are honey and marinara sauce. Both really complement the fried goat cheese balls perfectly.

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