Italian nonnas discovered that 00 flour's 11% protein creates steam pockets that make these clouds float during frying.
Garlic and Cheese Clouds
Satisfy your cravings with these delightful Garlic and Cheese Clouds—a guilt-free, high-protein twist on classic cheese bread! With a crispy exterior and a gooey, cheesy center, these bites are made using wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of garlic powder for that irresistible flavor. Perfect for snacking or as a savory appetizer, you won't believe they're low-calorie!
Prep
15
min
Cook
12
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 100 g de queso rallado (el que más te guste, yo usé mozzarella) (3.53 oz)
- 3 claras de huevo (90ml) (0.1 fl oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1 cdta de ajo en polvo (5 ml)
- 1 cdta de orégano (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- 2
Add the cheese and spices, and mix gently.
- 3
Form 4 balls and place them in the air fryer: cook for 12 minutes at 180 °C.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Beat egg whites to exactly 'stiff peak' stage (peaks hold their shape when beaters are lifted) but stop immediately - overbeaten whites become grainy and lose 30% of their volume when folded.technique30% volume loss
- ✓Fold cheese and spices using no more than 8-10 gentle strokes in a J-motion from bottom to top to preserve air bubbles that create the 'cloud' texture.technique8-10 strokes
- ✓Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes before adding the cheese clouds because immediate high heat (356°F/180°C) sets the protein structure and prevents collapse.timing3 minutes preheat
- ✓Use aged hard cheese (Parmesan, aged cheddar) with moisture content below 35% because excess moisture creates steam that deflates the egg white foam structure.ingredientBelow 35% moisture
- ✓Don't open the air fryer for the first 8 minutes of cooking time as temperature drops cause the delicate egg protein matrix to collapse before it fully sets.timing8 minutes no-peek rule
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Prep
15
min
Cook
12
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Italian nonnas discovered that 00 flour's 11% protein creates steam pockets that make these clouds float during frying.
Garlic and Cheese Clouds
Satisfy your cravings with these delightful Garlic and Cheese Clouds—a guilt-free, high-protein twist on classic cheese bread! With a crispy exterior and a gooey, cheesy center, these bites are made using wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of garlic powder for that irresistible flavor. Perfect for snacking or as a savory appetizer, you won't believe they're low-calorie!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 100 g de queso rallado (el que más te guste, yo usé mozzarella) (3.53 oz)
- 3 claras de huevo (90ml) (0.1 fl oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1 cdta de ajo en polvo (5 ml)
- 1 cdta de orégano (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- 2
Add the cheese and spices, and mix gently.
- 3
Form 4 balls and place them in the air fryer: cook for 12 minutes at 180 °C.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Beat egg whites to exactly 'stiff peak' stage (peaks hold their shape when beaters are lifted) but stop immediately - overbeaten whites become grainy and lose 30% of their volume when folded.technique30% volume loss
- ✓Fold cheese and spices using no more than 8-10 gentle strokes in a J-motion from bottom to top to preserve air bubbles that create the 'cloud' texture.technique8-10 strokes
- ✓Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes before adding the cheese clouds because immediate high heat (356°F/180°C) sets the protein structure and prevents collapse.timing3 minutes preheat
- ✓Use aged hard cheese (Parmesan, aged cheddar) with moisture content below 35% because excess moisture creates steam that deflates the egg white foam structure.ingredientBelow 35% moisture
- ✓Don't open the air fryer for the first 8 minutes of cooking time as temperature drops cause the delicate egg protein matrix to collapse before it fully sets.timing8 minutes no-peek rule