Best Air Fryer Cheesecake Bites
These Best Air Fryer Cheesecake Bites are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, made quickly using an air fryer. Perfectly portioned bite-sized treats with a rich cheesecake filling coated in a golden, crunchy graham cracker crust, customizable with various flavors and ideal for any occasion.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling)
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 20 cheesecake bites 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free crumbs or nut coating)
Filling Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating Ingredients
- 1 cup (100 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon, sugar, or finely chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, pistachios)
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, ensuring the mixture is lump-free, creating a soft and luscious base.
- Form the Bites: Roll the cheesecake mixture into uniform, bite-sized balls using your hands or a cookie scoop for even cooking.
- Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand. Optionally add cinnamon or sugar for extra flavor.
- Coat Each Bite: Roll each cheesecake ball gently in the graham cracker mixture until fully coated to form a crisp crust.
- Air Fry to Perfection: Place coated bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket without touching. Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy outside but creamy inside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow bites to cool for a few minutes before serving to let them set perfectly.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecake batter for at least 30 minutes before rolling to make shaping easier and help maintain the bites’ form.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even crisping.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Adjust cooking time if making larger bites, increasing by 2–3 minutes if necessary.
- Let the bites cool before eating to achieve the perfect creamy texture inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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