Description
These Air Fryer Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites are crispy, cheesy, and packed with a hint of jalapeño spice. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they’re quick to make and delightfully addictive.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Pepper Jack cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 oz chopped jalapeños
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Pepper Jack, cream cheese, Monterey Jack, and chopped jalapeños until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs mixed with cayenne pepper if using.
- Coat each cheese ball first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the coated bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh jalapeños for a spicier bite or remove seeds for milder flavor.
- Ensure air fryer basket is not overcrowded for even crispiness.
- Can be made ahead and frozen; cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
- Optional dipping sauces include ranch, marinara, or spicy aioli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg