One for the egg mixture, and a third bowl for the Panko breadcrumbs. I always have the low-fat string cheese sticks around for my husband to snack on, so that’s what I went with for this recipe!
Just grab a handful of those packaged cheese sticks, you know the ones you toss into the kids’ lunches, and cut them into thirds. In the background you can see additional bites still on the tray waiting to be cooked. I’ve placed some of the breaded mozzarella bites in the drawer of the COSORI Air Fryer 5.8-quart. I actually prefer these homemade air fryer mozzarella bites to those that you get at restaurants. Not greasy at all (like so many you get at restaurants). I chose the “Fried” Mozzarella Bites from page 64. I decided that the best way to test out the appliance was to cook a recipe from the cookbook that’s included with the machine. With rapid air circulation both preheating and cooking are faster than the oven.Īir Fryer Mozzarella Bites as my first test And, the air fryer definitely doesn’t heat up the house the same way the oven does.
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Plus the fact that I only had to cook the tots for half as long as I would’ve in the oven.Īnother significant electricity savings. That’s a significant difference in electricity usage. The air fryer is a 1700 watt machine, whereas my oven is a 7800 watt machine.
They were crispy, crunchy, and delicious! Amazing! I set the Air Fryer to 400° F and cooked the tots for only 10 minutes.
The package directions called for 425° F for 20 minutes. I did a second test of the COSORI Air Fryer with store-bought tater tots. The drawer that you see open in this photo is where the food goes. And the angled LED digital touchscreen display is easy to read when you stand in front of it. This air fryer has user-friendly one-touch controls with 11 presets like shrimp, frozen food, French fries, and more that are easy to figure out. Just think of all the goodies I can make for tailgating snacks month, like Southwestern Egg Rolls, Crispy Tortellini, and Vegetable Egg Rolls all done in the Air Fryer! I mean, delicious crispy foods with 85% fewer calories than deep-frying. This air fryer will be a lifesaver when the football starts again. This heavy-duty machine can accommodate 5.8 quarts inside, making servings for 3-5 people, and has temperature settings from 170° to 400° F. Review of the COSORI Air Fryer 5.8-quartįor starters, this countertop appliance is a sturdy and sizeable tool, with a sleek elegant brushed matte black finish. Some of my favorites are simple roasted Air Fryer Green Beans, Corn on the Cob, and Avocado Fries.