Air Fryer Cheese Bread

If you’re looking for a delicious, easy-to-make treat that will satisfy your cravings without taking up too much time or effort, Air Fryer Cheese Bread is the perfect solution!

Ahhhh, cheesy bread! One of the best things in life.

Not only does my family love the taste of cheesy bread, but also the aroma it produces when being cooked. The smell alone sends my mouth watering with anticipation.

The combination of melted cheese and crispy crust is like no other.

BUT here’s a fun fact – you can use the same dough to make homemade pizzas too!

Yep, you read that correctly. This recipe is so versatile you can make your cheese bread AND individual pizzas for everyone in your family in your air fryer.

We always have fun cooking our meals together as a family, especially when it involves cheesy bread PLUS pizza.

No more pizza deliver for us. We get the best of both worlds, the air fryer cheese bread with our own homemade pizzas just the way we like them…individually made with our own favorite toppings.

We have never had an unsatisfying experience eating this combination meal, which has become somewhat of tradition in our house over time.

Ahhh cheesy bread–I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!

If you are looking for quick and easy main dish air fryer recipes, you should try my Air Fryer Indian Tacos (with Homemade Fry Bread), Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders with Aioli, or Air Fryer Greek Chicken Kabobs.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Cheese Bread Recipe

• Warm Water – 100 degrees F
• Sugar – granulated
• Dry Yeast
• All-Purpose Flour – plus extra for dusting
• Olive Oil – virgin or extra virgin
• Salt
• Mozzarella Cheese – shredded
• Italian Seasoning – homemade or pre-packaged
• Butter – salted or unsalted
• 8″ Pie Pan – or pay that fits in air fryer basket
• Air Fryer
• Rolling Pin

How to Make Air Fryer Cheese Bread

Pizza Dough:

Step 1

Begin by adding the yeast and warm water to a large bowl. Stir, mix, and allow the yeast to proof for approximately 5 minutes.

Step 2

After you have allowed the yeast to proof for about 5 minutes, add sugar, flour, olive oil, and salt and mix well.

Step 3

Using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, knead the dough for about 5 minutes on medium speed.

If you are hand kneading, place the dough ball on floured flat surface and knead for approximately 10 minutes.

Step 4

Place the kneaded dough ball into a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean towel until the dough ball is doubled in size or about 2 hours.

Assembly

Step 1

You are now ready to start assembling the cheese bread. Move the dough ball onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into two equal size sections.

Step 2

With your rolling pin, roll out the dough into an 8-inch diameter circle.

Step 3

Now you are ready to grease your pie pan and transfer the dough into the pan. Press the dough down to flatten into the bottom of the pan.

Step 4

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees. Place the dough in the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the dough from air fryer. Add butter, cheese and Italian seasoning on top and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 6

Repeat the step for the second half of the dough.

Air Fryer Cheese Bread Recipe Notes And Tips

• The air fryer I used is the Chefman TurboFry Touch 8 Quart. Click the link to take you directly to this product.

• This dough is can be used for homemade pizzas too. Just add your favorite pizza toppings and pop back in the air fryer until it reaches your desired doneness.

• Cut into quarters or inch wide slices for serving.

Variations Of Air Fryer Cheese Bread To Try

• Change up the type of cheese based on you and your families preference. Cheddar, Mexi-Blend, Parmesan or Goat cheese a few other great choices.

• Add a variety of dipping sauces to your table to serve with the cheese bread such as, oil with salt and pepper, buffalo chicken dip, marinara sauce, or a beer cheese dip.

• Garnish with a little parsley to add a little color immediately after taking it out of the air fryer.

• Sprinkle on some red pepper flakes for a spicy, cheesy bite.

FAQs

Do you have questions about making Air Fryer Cheese Bread? If you have a question and don’t see it already answered below, please leave it for me in the comments!

What is the best way to store my leftovers?

This bread is so delicious you may not have any. LOL If you do, simply wrap the leftovers in aluminum foil or place in storage bag and put in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Just pop the leftovers back into the air fryer for a few minutes to reheat and crisp it up.

What if my air fryer is not the same size as the one you use?

Great question! I use an 8-quart fryer but you can easily adjust the recipe to work with the size of air fryer you have. Just be sure that when you roll out the dough to fit into your air fryer pan that you want each portion to be about the same thickness for even cooking.

Cook time may be different as well so just keep an eye on the dough as it cooks. You will know it is done when the edges are golden brown and you can tell that the dough is cooked through in the center.

Can I freeze the Air Fryer Cheese Bread?

Personally, I would not recommend freezing the cheese bread once you have cooked it in the air fryer. Freezing it may add in moisture that will change the texture of the bread when defrosted.

However, you can prepare extra dough and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Then you already have the dough ready to go next time you have a craving for some yummy cheese bread. 🙂

More Simple and Delicious Air Fryer Recipes To Try

• Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks
• Twice Baked Potatoes
• Air Fryer Carrot Sticks
• Air Fryer Pumpkin Hand Pies
• Valentine’s Day Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts