Homemade Mozzarella Bites (Air Fryer)
You can make your own melty mozzarella bites with just 5 ingredients. Use an air fryer for no-fail baking and enjoy this classic snack. Half the recipe for a smaller crowd or freeze extra for later.
Servings: 72 bites
Calories: 27kcal
Ingredients
- 6 part-skim mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 pound prepared pizza dough
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan
- Marinara for serving
Instructions
- Cut each string cheese stick into 12 pieces. Toss with the cornstarch to coat the cheese and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes or more.
- Cut marble sized pieces of pizza dough and cover with plastic wrap or a towel.
- Cut marble sized pieces of pizza dough and cover with plastic wrap or a towel.
- Working with 6 to 8 pieces at a time, encase each piece of cheese inside two pieces of pizza dough, by gently pressing one on either side of the cheese like a sandwich. Seal the edges by pinching together. Form into a patty or disk.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Place the bites in the air fryer on the non-stick tray. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until just turning golden and dough is cooked. Remove and serve immediately with marinara, or keep in a warm oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Repeat the process with all the mozzarella bites. See Freezing Note below.
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Notes
Freezing Note: Make and bake mozzarella bites. Freeze cooked bites in a zip-top bag for up to a month. When ready to eat, heat air fryer to 275ºF and cook bites for 5 to 6 minutes until heated and cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
