Jalapeno Cream Cheese Bacon Bites

Step 1

Place all of the cheese ball ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine well.

Step 2

Cover a baking tray with parchment paper and set to the side

Step 3

Using a small ice cream scoop/cookie dough scooper spoon, portion out the cheese mix and make 1 inch balls. Place the balls on a baking tray.

Step 4

Put the baking tray in the freezer for about 15 minutes until they are firm.

Step 5

While the cheese balls are in the freezer prepare the dredging station.

Step 6

In one bowl add the flour, garlic powder, cayenne, and onion powder, mix to combine.

Step 7

Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.

Step 8

Place the Panko crumbs in a third bowl.

Step 9

Dredging steps:

Step 10

Place the chilled cheese balls in the spiced flour mix.

Step 11

Now coat with eggs, followed by the flour again, and the egg mix again.

Step 12

Finally, coat the cheese balls with the panko crumbs and set aside on the baking tray again.

Step 13

Pre-heat if needed your Air fryer to 360°

Step 14

Place the cheese bites in a single layer.

Step 15

You may need to cook in batches.

Step 16

Cook for 9 minutes

Step 17

Remove the cheese balls from the Air Fryer.

Step 18

Serve warm with dipping sauce. Enjoy!