The crispy feta bites are a delicious appetizer or aperitif that can be prepared in just a few minutes. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these bites are so easy to make and so tempting that you can’t stop at one! They are actually feta squares breaded with flour, egg, and corn flakes and then quickly cooked in an air fryer. In just 10 minutes they are ready! Just pair them with a sauce such as tzatziki sauce, classic mayonnaise, or avocado mayonnaise to enjoy them to the fullest!
The preparation is very simple: cut the feta into cubes and bread each cube with flour, beaten eggs, and corn flakes. Arrange the cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, drizzle with a little oil, and cook them for 10 minutes at 356 degrees Fahrenheit.
Here are some reasons why you should try these crispy feta bites:
• They are prepared in five minutes and cooked in 10 minutes, so they are ready in just 15 minutes.
• They don’t need to be fried or cooked in the oven, as air frying cooks them in no time.
• Excluding oil, salt, and pepper, the ingredients needed are only four and are ingredients we surely have at home.
• They are delicious and crispy and can be prepared for various occasions: from last-minute appetizers to a snack while watching a movie or a TV series or at any other time you prefer!
• Moreover, they are perfect for enriching salads or accompanying grilled vegetables.
What are you waiting for? Try these crispy and tasty feta bites now!
Also discover:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 25 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Crispy Feta Bites
- 7.05 oz feta
- 1 egg
- 1.76 oz corn flakes (no added sugars)
- as needed flour
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools for Crispy Feta Bites
- 1 Knife
- 3 Bowls
- 1 Air Fryer
Steps for Crispy Feta Bites
Let’s start preparing the feta bites by cutting the feta into cubes of about 0.8 inches. In a bowl, beat the egg with a pinch of salt and pepper.
In another bowl, place the roughly crushed cornflakes. Pour the flour onto a plate.
Coat the feta cubes first in flour, shaking them lightly to remove excess flour.
Then dip them in the beaten egg.
Finally, roll them in the cornflakes ensuring they adhere well on all sides.
Arrange the feta bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Drizzle or spray with a little olive oil.
Cook in the air fryer at 356°F for about 10 minutes, turning them halfway through, until golden brown.
Simo and Cicci Recommend
* For a tastier flavor, you can add spices to the cornflakes, such as paprika, oregano, or curry.
* If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the feta bites in a static oven at 392°F for about 15 minutes.
* Serve the feta bites hot as an appetizer, aperitif, or main course accompanied by fresh vegetables or sauces. They are also excellent accompanied by honey and chili flakes.
Variations:
* You can substitute cornflakes with breadcrumbs.
* For a gluten-free version, replace flour with rice flour or cornstarch.
* You can add sun-dried tomatoes or chopped black olives to the cornflakes.
* You can flavor the cornflakes with aromatic herb spices like curry, turmeric, paprika, thyme, basil, etc.
Enjoy your meal!
