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Easy Air Fryer Babybel Cheese

Air Fryer Babybel Cheese

3.83 from 34 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 16 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside — Air Fryer Babybel Cheese ready in just 6 minutes. The freeze-first method stops the cheese from leaking out, every time. Perfect viral TikTok appetizer for game day, parties, or quick snacks.

Ingredients 

  • 8 Babybel cheese, 8 rounds, red wax removed
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • Olive oil spray
  • Optional: Marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or hot honey for dipping

Instructions

  • Set up three shallow bowls. Bowl 1: flour, salt, and pepper, whisked. Bowl 2: eggs and water, beaten. Bowl 3: panko, Parmesan, oregano, and basil, mixed.
  • Remove all red wax from each Babybel cheese round.
  • Bread each cheese: dredge in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg wash (let excess drip), then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture. Flip and pat so all sides are coated.
  • Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour, ideally 2, until completely solid. Do not skip this step.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Place frozen breaded rounds in a single layer with 1 inch of space between each. Spray tops with olive oil.
  • Air fry at 360°F for 3 minutes. Flip with tongs, spray again with olive oil, and air fry an additional 3 minutes (6 minutes total) until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately with marinara, ranch, or hot honey.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • 3 shallow bowls
  • Baking Sheet,
  • Parchment Paper
  • Olive Oil Spray
  • Tongs

Notes

  • The freeze step is mandatory. Air frying unfrozen breaded Babybel will result in the cheese melting out before the coating sets.
  • Make-ahead: Bread and freeze up to 1 month in advance. Air fry straight from frozen.
  • Storage: Best fresh. Refrigerate up to 2 days; reheat at 350°F for 2–3 minutes in the air fryer.
  • Gluten-free: Use 1:1 gluten-free flour and gluten-free panko.
  • Keto: Replace the flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour and crushed pork rinds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 423mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg