Air Fryer Cheese Curds With Marinara Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
17 minutes
Servings:
8 servings
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 pound cheddar cheese curds
  • 1 ¼ cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
  1. Add the flour and eggs to two separate shallow dishes. Whisk the eggs.
  2. Combine the panko, Italian breadcrumbs, and ½ teaspoon salt in a third shallow dish.
  3. Dip the curds in the flour to coat them.
  4. Dip the curds in egg, then drop them into the panko mixture and turn once.
  5. Repeat until all of the curds are breaded.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 350 F.
  7. Place breaded curds on the air fryer tray and spray them with an even layer of cooking spray.
  8. Air fry for 7–8 minutes, until crisp and golden brown.
  9. Add the crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon salt to a small pot.
  10. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, until slightly reduced.
  11. Serve the cheese curds with the marinara.