# Broccoli Cheddar Bites

These are delicious broccoli and cheddar bites, air-fried until crispy, and perfect for a snack or appetizer.

- Servings: 11 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups broccoli
- 1 cup sharp cheddar
- 0.33 cup fresh parmesan
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 eggs
- avocado oil spray

## Instructions

1. Cut the bushy part of the broccoli into fine pieces.
2. Add the broccoli into a bowl.
3. Add 1 cup of sharp cheddar, 1/3 cup of fresh parmesan, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, and 2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour to the bowl.
4. Add paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for seasoning.
5. Add two eggs to the mixture.
6. Mix everything together, massaging the mixture like making meatballs.
7. Roll the mixture into balls, about the size shown in the video, until all the mixture is used.
8. Place the 11 balls in the air fryer.
9. Spray the balls with a little cooking oil.
10. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes.

## Equipment

- bowl
- air fryer

## Tips

- Save the broccoli stem for later use.
- Ranch seasoning can be added for extra flavor.
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake these in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like ranch or beer cheese.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8XbRtNH/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c071257b-5088-415f-97ed-a49a00e326ba
- Extracted: 2026-03-08

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