Air Fryer Cheese Bombs

Close up of cheese bombs on a black plate with it opened so you can see melty cheese coming out.

These Cheese Bombs are made in just minutes in an air fryer! Refrigerated biscuits are filled with three types of cheese inside, then they're slathered in butter and Italian Seasoning, and they bake up crispy and cheesy in an air fryer.

Course bread, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cheese bombs

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 21

Servings

Calories 227kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

16.3 oz Pillsbury Grands! Flaky Layers Biscuits
16 small cubes cheddar cheese
16 small cubes monterey jack cheese
16 small cubes mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon butter melted
1-2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

Open the can of biscuits and split each biscuit in half, lengthwise, so you end up with two flat biscuit shapes from each biscuit.
* The can has 8 biscuits in it, which means you will end up with 16 pieces after splitting.
* You should not need a knife for this, if you use the flaky layers biscuits, then they should split easily with your fingers.
Take one biscuit and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place three cubes of cheese in the center and wrap the biscuit around the cheese, making sure to pinch the ends together to seal it tightly. Repeat with remaining biscuits.
Place about 9 cheese bombs into the air fryer basket. Make sure that they are not touching at all. If your air fryer basket is smaller, you might have to put less in there.
* You will probably have to do 2 batches, unless you have a really large air fryer.
Brush the top of each biscuit with melted butter and then sprinkle on some Italian seasoning.
Cook in the air fryer at 350° F for 5-6 minutes. Time will vary so check them around 5 minutes, and cook longer if necessary. Cook time is done when the tops are golden brown.
Let cool for a few minutes before eating. You can eat them as is or serve with dipping sauces like marinara or alfredo sauce.

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Notes

Small Cheese Cubes : Remember that you need to fit 3 cubes inside each biscuit and still have room to wrap it closed. Aim for the cheese cubes to be about the size of a sugar cube, maybe slightly smaller. The 16 small cheese cubes comes out to about 6 oz of cheese, so a smaller 8 oz block of cheese will be plenty for this recipe.

Cheese : Any variety cheese can be used in this recipe. Just make sure that whatever you use, that you cut 16 small cubes from it. Other great cheeses to use are Pepper jack, Swiss cheese, Muenster cheese, and you can even use all three cheddar cheeses in this (mild, medium, and sharp) for a cheddar cheeses version.

Italian Seasoning : Sprinkle as much, or as little, as you want on top of each cheese bomb. You could also add other dried seasonings like garlic powder or red chili pepper flakes for some spice.

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