3 Air Fryer Recipes With Gooey Cheese For A Quick And Easy Snack

Ideal for parties, movie nights or a snack any time of the day, your air fryer can become your best friend when it comes to making delicious, gooey cheese snacks!

Nikita Toppo

Updated Sep 21, 2024, 01:27 PM IST

Who doesn't love a cheesy, gooey snack that satisfies cravings in no-time? The air fryer, known for its quick cooking and healthier alternatives to frying, is the perfect tool to whip up these cheesy delights instantly. Whether you are in the mood for something light or indulgent, cheese has always got your back. Here are three air fryer recipes that make cheese the star of your snack game.

Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms- Serves 4

Prep time: 10 min, Cooking time: 10 min

These bite-sized mushrooms are stuffed with a creamy cheese mixture and air-fried to golden perfection. A delicious and easy-to-make appetiser that is rich and indulgent.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
10-12	Button mushrooms (stems removed)
1/2 cup	Cream cheese
1/4 cup	Mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tbsp	Parmesan cheese, grated
1	Garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp	Parsley, chopped
To taste	Salt and pepper
As needed	Oil or oil spray

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Stuff the mushroom caps with the cheese mixture, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed.
Lightly spray the mushrooms with olive oil and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese filling is golden and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy these bite-sized cheesy wonders as a quick snack or appetiser.

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese - Serves 1

Prep time: 5 min, Cooking time: 8 min

Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, this air fryer grilled cheese is a comforting classic made faster and healthier.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
2	Bread slices
2-3 slices	Cheese
1	Tomato, sliced (optional)
100 gms	Spinach (optional)
As needed	Oil or butter

Method

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Butter one side of each slice of bread if using place your tomato slices and a handful of spinach on each and then place the cheese slices between the unbuttered sides, forming a sandwich.
Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket, buttered side facing out.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted to perfection.
Slice in half and serve this gooey, crispy grilled cheese alongside your favorite dipping sauce or soup for the ultimate comfort snack.

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks-Serves 4

Prep time: 15 min, Cooking time: 8 min

These crispy mozzarella sticks are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and air-fried to achieve a crunchy exterior with a gooey, melty center.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
12	Mozzarella cheese sticks
1/2 cup	Flour
2	Eggs, beaten
1 cup	Breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp	Garlic powder
1/2 tsp	Paprika
To taste	Salt and pepper
As needed	Oil or oil spray
As needed	Marinara sauce

Method

Freeze the mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from melting too quickly in the air fryer.
Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Dip each frozen mozzarella stick first in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
Place the coated mozzarella sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray lightly with olive oil.
Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

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