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A large white plate is full of crispy air fryer mozzarella bites. They are covered in freshly-grated parmesan cheese and parsley. Nearby, there are marinara and ranch dipping sauces.
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Bites

These air fryer mozzarella bites are fluffy and soft and super cheesy! With garlic, mozzarella, and parmesan, they’re delightfully flavorful.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
2

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut the string cheese into small, 1-inch pieces. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
    Mozzarella string cheese is cut into small, 1-inch long pieces.
  • Remove the crescent dough from the can and roll the dough into a thin sheet. Place 1-2 cheese pieces in the middle of the dough.
    A home chef places two small pieces of mozzarella cheese in the center of a Pillsbury crescent roll dough square.
  • Gently fold the edges of the dough over the cheese. Fold and pinch the edges tightly so the cheese is fully sealed.
    A home chef folds crescent roll dough over pieces of mozzarella string cheese to form a dough ball. In the background, there are string cheese sticks and a cutting board.
  • Roll into a ball. Repeat until all the remaining dough and cheese is gone.
    A home chef rolls a mozzarella dough into a neat ball. In the background, there are string cheese sticks and a wooden cutting board.
  • Place the mozzarella bites on an air fryer liner in the air fryer basket.
    Dough balls are placed on parchment paper on the bottom of an air fryer basket.
  • Mix half of the melted butter with half of the minced garlic. Lightly brush the tops of the mozzarella bites with the garlic butter mixture.
    A home chef brushes the tops of the dough balls with melted butter before they are cooked in the air fryer.
  • Air fry for 8–10 minutes at 375°F (190°C) until the mozzarella bites are puffy and golden brown.
    Cooked mozzarella bites in the bottom of an air fryer basket. They are golden brown and cooked perfectly.
  • Remove the mozzarella bites from the air fryer and place them in a large bowl. Mix the remaining butter with parsley and minced garlic. Pour the mixture over the mozzarella bites and gently mix until combined.
    A home chef pours a mixture of melted butter and freshly-chopped parsley into a bowl with air fryer mozzarella bites.
  • Gently mix in the parmesan cheese until combined.
    A home chef sprinkles freshly-grated parmesan cheese over warm mozzarella bites covered in butter and parsley.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer oven, use the middle rack and choose the “Air Fry” function.
  • Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Make sure to check your food as it’s cooking to learn your air fryer better and avoid over- or undercooking.
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