Cheddar Bacon Croquettes (Air Fryer)

Contributed By: Terry Borden

Ingredients:

FOR THE FILLING
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, block
1 pound bacon, thinly sliced, room temperature
FOR THE BREADING
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Method:

1. Cut the cheddar cheese block into 6 equally-
sized portions, approximately 1-inch x 1žinch
each.Take two pieces of bacon and wrap
them around each piece of cheddar, fully
enclosing the cheese.Trim any excess fat. Place
the cheddar bacon bites in the freezer for 5
minutes to firm. Do not
freeze.
2. Preheat the Airfryer to 390°F. Mix the oil
and breadcrumbs and stir until the mixture
becomes loose and crumbly. Place each
cheddar block into the flour,
then the eggs and then the breadcrumbs. Press coating to
croquettes to ensure it adheres. Place the
croquettes in the cooking basket and cook for
7-8 minutes or until golden brown.
Tip:To ensure the cheese
does not run out, double
coat them by dipping them a second time into the
egg and then into the bread crumbs.

Helpful Hints:

ACTIVE: 40 MIN
TOTAL: 50 MIN
SERVES: 6


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