Air Fryer Broccoli Cheese Bites
Finely chopped broccoli mixed with cheddar, egg, and panko, rolled into bites, frozen briefly, and air fried until crisp and golden.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 oz fresh broccoli florets
- ¼ cup water
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- ¾ cup panko or regular breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Place the broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and microwave for 4 minutes until tender. Let it cool enough to handle.
- Chop the broccoli very finely. Mix it with the egg, cheddar, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture, squeeze, and roll into a ball. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and repeat to make about 28 bites.
- Freeze the bites for 30 minutes.
- Heat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Cook the bites in a single layer, in batches, for 5 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
Notes
Makes about 28 bites; a serving is about 4 bites. Prep time includes 30 minutes of freezing. Nutrition values are an estimate per serving. Store cooked bites in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer.