Mozzarella Bites (2024)

FAQs

How long do you air fry farm rich mozzarella bites? ›

Air Fry 1 or 2 servings (2 or 4 pieces) for 12-13 minutes.

Mozzarella – Keystone Farms Cheese Mozzarella is a soft, white cheese made from cow's milk. It's very low in fat, but high in protein. It's good for weight loss, but only if you eat it in moderation.

Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Arrange the cheese pieces in the basket, spacing them apart as much as possible so they're not touching. Coat the cheese pieces with cooking spray. Air-fry at 400°F until the coating is lightly browned and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.

Mozzarella also contains bacteria that act as probiotics, including strains of Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus fermentum. Studies in both animals and humans suggest that these probiotics may improve gut health and regularity, promote immunity, and decrease inflammation.

Bake for 7-8 minutes (half box) or 8-9 minutes (full box). Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange product in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake 4 pieces for 8-9 minutes or 8 pieces for 10-11 minutes.

Set your air fryer to 390°F. Spray the air fryer basket and the mozzarella sticks with a nonstick cooking spray. Air fry the mozzarella sticks (in batches if desired or necessary, as space permits) for 6 to 8 minutes until the exterior is golden and crispy.

There are plenty of delicious cheeses that are low in both fat and salt. The best of these are the fresh cheeses. Fresh cheeses are the ones that are soft and creamy. They include cottage cheese, cream cheese, mascarpone, mozzarella and ricotta.

The great news about air fryers is that you can use foil along with parchment paper to cook your food in an air fryer. Just remember that if it's safe and effective to use in a conventional oven, it will work just fine in an air fryer.

How many mozzarella bites? ›

Five mozzarella bites with a breadcrumb coating, served with a rich tomato dip.

Parchment paper can handle the heat inside your air fryer - up to 428°F (220°C). To get the best results, add the parchment paper to the air fryer basket at the same time as you add your ingredients. This prevents the paper from lifting up and coming into contact with the heating element while cooking.

Cheese is a dairy product made from milk, containing a wealth of nutrients like calcium, protein, vitamins A and B12, and minerals such as phosphorus and zinc. It is also a source of probiotics, the beneficial live bacteria that can exert positive effects on the gut.

Make Better Cheese Choices

Hard, aged cheeses like Swiss, parmesan, and cheddars are lower in lactose. Other low-lactose cheese options include cottage cheese or feta cheese made from goat or sheep's milk.

Choose Cheese Lower in Lactose

Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan, provolone, Brie, feta and low-moisture mozzarella are virtually lactose-free in 1- to 2-ounce servings. Depending on your tolerance, you may be able to handle a couple of slices of American cheese, which is higher in lactose.

Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown and cheese just begins to melt, 4 to 6 minutes.

Place the frozen mozzarella sticks into your air fryer basket and set it to cook for 6 to 8 minutes at 400 F.