Air Fryer Crispy Broccoli Cheese Bites
Ingredients:
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions:
- Prepare the Broccoli:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the chopped broccoli florets and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Make the Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the Bites:
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture to form all the bites.
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Air Fry the Bites:
- Lightly spray the broccoli cheese bites with cooking spray or olive oil spray to help them crisp up.
- Place the bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch each other. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Serve:
- Once done, carefully remove the bites from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy these crispy, cheesy, and delicious air fryer broccoli cheese bites!
Nutritional Information (Per Bite, assuming the recipe makes 24 bites):
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Protein: 3 grams
- Total Fat: 3 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5 grams
- Sugars: 0.5 grams
- Vitamin A: 5% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin C: 20% of the DV
- Calcium: 8% of the DV
- Iron: 2% of the DV
This nutritional information is an estimate and can vary based on the specific ingredients and quantities used. Enjoy your healthy and tasty snack!