Spicy Air-Fried Nashville Cheese Dippers

1. To make the Nashville hot sauce, add all the sauce ingredients to a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk continuously until fully melted, then continue whisking for another minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.

2. In a medium shallow bowl, mix all the breading ingredients together.

3. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the egg and water. Add the flour to another shallow bowl.

4. Dip each Babybel in the flour, coating it completely, then dip it in the egg wash, followed by the breadcrumb mixture. Use one hand for dry ingredients and the other for wet to keep things tidy. For extra crunch and to prevent bursting, double-dip by repeating the egg wash and breading step.

5. Repeat with the remaining Babybels. Lightly spray with oil and arrange them in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch or overlap. Cook in batches if needed.

6. Air fry at 210°C (190°C fan) for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. If any burst, gently press the melted cheese back into the breading once they’re cool enough to handle.

7. Brush the crispy cheese dippers all over with the hot sauce and serve immediately with ranch mayo.