Keto Breaded Cheese Bombs are the perfect low-carb snack. Anyone who enjoys gooey, melted cheese with a crunchy coating will love these cheese bombs. Crushed pork rinds and almond flour are two easy keto-friendly ingredients to make these little delights instead of typical breadcrumbs while maintaining the desired level of crispiness. These delectable Keto Breaded Cheese Bombs have a warm, cheesy middle and a golden, crunchy shell. You may bake them in the oven or in an air fryer to achieve the ideal crunch without using as much oil as frying. Enjoy them by themselves or in a marinara sauce without sugar.
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STATS:
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Serving size: 2 cheese bombs
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 22 minutes
- Course: Snack/Appetizer
- Diet: Keto, Low-carb
- Serving: 8 bombs
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowls
- Shallow dish
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Tongs
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 mozzarella cheese cubes
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup crushed pork rinds
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese cubes make the gooey, melty heart of these cheese bombs. It performs better than string cheese because block mozzarella maintains its shape while still providing a stretchy pull. Freeze the cubes before coating to retain the cheese inside during baking.
EGGS:
- The egg serves as a binder to assist the mixture of pig rind and almond flour to adhere to the cheese. It produces a surface that is sticky and keeps things together. When cooking without it, the coating would come off.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Utilize almond flour in place of breadcrumbs to prepare keto-friendly cheese bombs. It enhances the cheese with a subtle nutty flavor. Additionally, the delicate texture facilitates a smooth breading.
PORK RINDS:
- Crushed pork rinds give the breading a golden gloss and crunch. They replicate the crispness of classic fried coating without the added carbohydrates.
GARLIC POWDER:
- Garlic powder adds richness to the flavor without overwhelming the cheese. It mixes nicely with almond flour and pork rinds.
PAPRIKA:
- Paprika gives the cheese bombs a warm red hue and a hint of spice, which makes them appear even more delicious. It counterbalances the cheese’s richness. Smoke paprika provides the rich, smoky note in these bombs.
HERBS:
- Dried oregano brightened the herbs’ flavor in these cheese bombs. It goes well with the crispy coating and creamy cheese. Sprinkle other herbs like thyme or rosemary for the additional flavor.
SALT:
- Salt improves the seasoning and brings out the cheese’s inherent qualities. Pork rinds are naturally salty, so a pinch is sufficient. It aids in bringing all the constituents into harmony.
BLACK PEPPER:
- Black pepper provides the flavor with a mild kick. It tastes best when freshly ground for a stronger flavor. It completes the seasoning combination along with garlic and paprika.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We heat up the air fryer at three-seventy degrees F.
- Then we place the parchment sheet on the tray.
- Take two shallow dishes and include almond flour in one and eggs in another.
- Then grab a third dish and stir salt, crushed pork rinds, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika powder.
- Dip each cheese cube in the pork rind mixture, followed by the egg and almond flour. Verify that it is completely covered.
- Put the coated cubes in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry these cubes for 8-10 minutes in an air fryer to make them golden and crispy.
- Serve these Keto Breaded Cheese Bombs right away with the keto dipping sauce of your choice.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Enjoy these breaded cheese bobs along with marinara sauce (keto)
- Put these cheese bombs on a keto charcuterie board.
- Have these breaded cheese bombs as a side with zucchini noodles.
- Crispy green salad pairs with these cheese bombs.
TIPS:
- Place these cheese cubes in the freezer for ten minutes before coating, so the cheese will not leak.
- Double coat the cheese cubes to make extra crunchy bombs.
- Utilize an air fryer to make it crispier and healthier.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the leftover bombs in the sealed box and stock these bombs for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Put the coated cheese cubes in the box and store them for two months.
FAQs:
Can I make these cheese bombs with cheddar cheese?
- We can make the cheese bombs with cheddar cheese, but it has a strong flavor.
Will I fry these cheese bombs?
- We can shallow fry these cheese bombs to make them golden.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Sodium: 290mg
Calories: 190 kcal
Potassium: 90mg
Net carbs: 3g
Calcium: 180mg
Total carbs: 3g
Iron: 1mg
Fiber: 1g
Vitamin A: 140IU
Protein: 10g
Serving size: 2 bombs
Fat: 15g
Serving: 8 bombs total