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Parmesan-Crusted Cheese Rounds Air Fryer Recipe

This crispy and savory air-fried cheese round recipe is a perfect fit for carnivore diet air fryer recipes, requiring minimal ingredients and just minutes to prepare.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 2
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 to 6-quart air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 slices of mozzarella or cheddar cheese about 1 oz each
  • 1 tbsp tallow or clarified butter for greasing
  • Salt to taste, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  • Prepare the cheese rounds: Press each cheese slice into the Parmesan, coating both sides.
  • Grease the air fryer basket lightly with tallow or clarified butter.
  • Cook the cheese rounds: Place coated slices in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 6–8 minutes until crisp and golden.
  • Serve: Allow the rounds to cool for a few minutes to finish crisping before serving.

Notes

Spicy Parmesan Rounds (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the Parmesan

Garlic Parmesan Rounds (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

  • Mix a little garlic powder into the Parmesan

Herbed Rounds (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

  • Mix dried herbs such as oregano or thyme into the Parmesan

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalProtein: 24gFat: 22g
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