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Air Fryer Crispy Cheese Bites with Cilantro-Jalapeño Chimichurri

Air Fryer Crispy Cheese Bites with Cilantro-Jalapeño Chimichurri

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<p>Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-prepare appetizer? Look no further, these <em>Air-Fryer Crispy Cheese Bites with Cilantro-Jalapeno Chimichurri</em> is what you need. This is the perfect appetizer to enjoy with family and friends. Prepare them easily and quickly cutting our GOYA® <a title="Queso de Freir" href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/queso-de-freir/" data-udi="https://goya.com/en/products/queso-de-freir">Queso de Freír</a> in cubes and bread them with a mix of eggs, flour, and breadcrumbs. When they’re well breaded, fry them in the Air Fryer until golden and crispy. Add a bit of chimichurri, prepared in advance, with jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, and oregano. Everyone will love them!</p>

Total Time

25m

Prep Time:15m

Yields:4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

Air Fryer Crispy Cheese Bites:

1 pkg. (10 oz.)

GOYA® Queso de Freir

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Wheat Flour

1

egg

½ cup

breadcrumbs

Cilantro-Jalapeño Chimichurri Sauce:

2

peppers from one can GOYA® Jalapeño Peppers , finely chopped

1 cup

finely chopped fresh cilantro

¼ cup

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray

4 tsp.

GOYA® Lime Juice

2 tsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic

1 tsp.

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

½ tsp.

GOYA® Ground Cumin

½ tsp.

GOYA® Oregano Leaf

¼ tsp.

GOYA® Crushed Red Peppers

Directions

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Step 1

<p>Air Fryer Crispy Cheese Bites: Cut cheese into 1-inch cubes.</p>

Step 2

<p>Transfer flour to shallow bowl. Whisk egg in second shallow bowl. Transfer breadcrumbs to third shallow bowl. Dredge cheese cubes in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.</p>

Step 3

<p>Preheat air fryer to 400°F according to manufacturer’s instructions.</p>

Step 4

<p>Lightly spray air-fry basket with olive oil spray. In batches, arrange breaded cheese cubes in air-fryer basket in single layer without overlapping. Lightly spray cheese cubes with olive oil spray.</p>

Step 5

<p>Air-fry, turning halfway through the cook time, for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.</p>

Step 6

<p>Cilantro-Jalapeño Chimichurri Sauce: In medium bowl, stir together jalapeños, cilantro, oil, lime juice, garlic, adobo seasoning, cumin, oregano and crushed red peppers.</p>

Step 7

<p>Arrange crispy cheese bites on serving platter. Serve with chimichurri sauce.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>· For a party appetizer, serve with cocktail toothpicks or thread air-fried cheese onto mini skewers.</p> <p>· Prepare chimichurri sauce up to 3 days in advance and store in airtight container in refrigerator.</p>

Products in this Recipe

Queso de Freir

Queso de Freir
Wheat Flour

Wheat Flour
Jalapeño Peppers

Jalapeño Peppers
Lime Juice
Lime Juice
Minced Garlic

Minced Garlic
Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper
Ground Cumin

Ground Cumin
Oregano Leaf
Oregano Leaf
Crushed Red Peppers
Crushed Red Peppers

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