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Air Fryer Burrata

Freezing the burrata before and after dredging helps keep it from splitting open while frying.

Ingredients
  • 1 (4.4-ounce) burrata cheese ball, drained and patted dry
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup prepared pesto
  • Toasted ciabatta slices for serving
Directions
  1. Place burrata on a plate and freeze for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, spoon flour into a medium shallow bowl. Whisk egg in a second medium shallow bowl. Stir together breadcrumbs, thyme, and salt in a third medium shallow bowl.
  3. Carefully dredge cold burrata in flour, making sure you don’t break it open; dip in egg, letting excess drip off. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture, patting to adhere. Transfer coated burrata back to a plate and freeze for 15 minutes.
  4. Generously coat air fryer basket or tray with cooking spray. Place dredged burrata in air fryer basket; generous coat with cooking spray. Air-fry burrata at 350°F until burrata is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Spoon pesto in a serving bowl. Carefully transfer cooked burrata on top of the pesto and break open. Serve burrata alongside toasted ciabatta.