“Creepy Crawly” Air Fryer Mozzarella Bites
Crispy, cheesy, and just a little bit creepy — these mozzarella bites might crawl off the plate before you can eat them!
10/18/20251 min read
🧛♂️“Creepy Crawly” Air Fryer Mozzarella Bites
Total time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Theme: Spooky but deliciously cheesy
Ingredients:
8 mozzarella sticks, cut in half
½ cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup crushed pretzels or breadcrumbs
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Black olive slices (for “eyes”)
Instructions:
Coat each cheese stick piece in flour, dip in egg, then roll in pretzel crumbs mixed with paprika and garlic.
Arrange them in your air fryer basket and chill for 10 minutes in the freezer — this helps them hold their shape.
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6–8 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Add olive slice “eyes” before serving so they look like little monster snacks.
Why it’s spooky good: They ooze cheese just like a cheesy monster bite — minus the horror cleanup.