Why You Should Use Caution When Cooking Cheesy Food In The Air Fryer
AllRecipes cautions against air frying cheese — not so much for health reasons, but more so for clean up purposes. Pointing out that cheese melts incredibly quickly, the outlet suggests sticking to foods that effectively hold the cheese in place. Good news: that means grilled cheese sandwiches are safe (as long as the cheese isn’t sticking out of the crusts)! Another plus? If you really must have a grilled cheese filled to the brim, AllRecipes notes that you can just pop in baking paper, a baking tin, or air fryer liner to cut down the post-cooking cleaning time.
However, if you were planning on air frying cheese on its own, most experts advise to think again. Or, at least, think carefully about the type of cheese you’re going for. Speaking to CookingLight, registered dietitian Ilyse Schapiro suggests going for cheeses that are known for staying firm, even when cooked. “Try halloumi,” she suggested. It’s a similar suggestion to one made by Tom’s Guide, which points out that frozen cheeses like mozzarella sticks will be less likely to burn as the air fryer works its magic. As a bonus, both halloumi and mozzarella are typically considered among the healthier types of cheese out there, per GoodtoKnow.
So, there you have it. Air frying cheese is doable, but messy — and if you pick the right cheeses, it might even end up being a healthy treat after all.
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