This Air Fryer Cheese Bread is delicious and easy to make.
The cheese bread can be made in no time, so it’s perfect for an easy snack or appetizer. It’s cheesy, buttery, and delicious!
Skip the expensive bread sticks at your favorite pizza place, and use this recipe to make this dish at home. If you love air fryer bread recipes you may also enjoy these Air Fryer Breadsticks or these Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks.
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l love using yeast for recipes because not only does yeast give your breads a beautiful rise, it also adds nutrients such as B vitamins, riboflavin, folate, niacin, and iron.
Why I Love This Recipe
This cheese stick recipe is an incredibly tasty and simple way to make a flavorful snack or appetizer. Not only does it take no time at all to prepare, but it’s also absolutely delicious!
- Easy to make
- Perfect for picky eaters
- Fills the house with a delicious aroma
If you love air fryer recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Air Fryer Biscuits recipe, because they are cheesy, spicy and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this recipe. You may already have these ingredients on hand which can save you a trip to the grocery store!
Yeast – To make the pizza dough, you will need active dry yeast.
Flour – You will need all-purpose or plain flour for this recipe.
Oil – I like to use olive oil for the best flavor in this recipe.
Cheese – Shredded mozzarella cheese is what makes these breadsticks super cheesy.
Substitutions
Flour: If you don’t have all-purpose flour on hand, you can use bread flour instead.
Oil: Out of olive oil? You can use avocado oil or canola oil instead.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few ways that you can personalize or change up this recipe.
Gluten free: If you want to make this gluten-free, use your favorite cup for cup gluten free flour.
Garlic: Mix some minced garlic or garlic powder into the butter that you rub on the crust for some garlic flavor.
Cheese: Top with parmesan cheese before you cook the bread for even more cheese flavor.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a couple kitchen tools to help you make this simple air fryer recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this delicious appetizer.
- air fryer – I used an 8 quart air fryer, you may be able to use a 6 quart depending on the model of air fryer that you have.
- baking pan – You will need a metal pie plate or cake pan to make this bread recipe.
How to Make Air Fryer Cheese Bread
Making this recipe is so simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a delicious side dish for pizza night in no time at all.
Step 1: Mix the water and yeast
Stir together warm water and yeast in a large bowl.
Step 2: Proof the yeast
Allow the yeast to proof for five minutes or until the top is bubbly.
Step 3: Mix the dough
Once the five minutes are up, add in the sugar, flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast and mix until fully combined.
Step 4: Knead the dough
In the bowl of a stand mixer use the dough hook to knead the dough for five minutes on medium speed. You could also knead the dough by hand on a floured surface for ten minutes.
Step 5: Allow the dough to rise
Oil a large bowl and add the dough ball. Cover with a lightweight towel and allow the dough to rise for 2 hours or until it is doubled in size.
Step 6: Preheat the air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degree F.
Step 7: Divide the dough
Meanwhile, divide the dough ball into two equal sections.
Step 8: Roll out the dough
Roll out the first section of dough with a rolling pin until it is about 8 inches in diameter.
Step 9: Grease the pan and add the dough
Grease a metal pie plate or cake pan with one tablespoon of butter. Transfer the rolled out dough to the pan and press it into the pan.
Step 10: Air fry the dough
Cook the dough for five minutes at 380 degrees F in the air fryer.
Step 11: Top with cheese and seasoning
After the five minutes are up, spread one tablespoon of butter, 3/4 cup cheese, and 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning on the dough.
Step 12: Cook again
And then, cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 13: Make the second set
Repeat the steps for the second dough ball. Cut into slices and serve and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
These cheese sticks are the perfect side to serve with a pasta meal like this Boursin Cheese Pasta or with pizza like this Air Fryer Margherita Pizza.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to help make sure this recipe turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.
- Make sure that the water you use for the yeast is warm and not too hot. If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast. Aim for water that is about 100 degrees F.
- Don’t forget to oil the bowl as this prevents the dough from sticking to the bowl.
- For extra flavor you could top these with more parmesan cheese and fresh parsley when you remove them from the air fryer.
- Instead of regular butter, you could use garlic butter for more flavor.
- Serve them with your favorite dips like marinara sauce, or ranch dressing.
- Add a little protein by topping with pepperoni before you air fry for the second time.
- Make sure that your pan fits into your air fryer basket before you start to make this recipe.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 380 degrees F for 2-3 minutes.
Yes, the dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just wrap it tightly and store it in a freezer safe bag or container. Thaw the dough in the fridge overnight and then bring it to room temperature before rolling out and cooking.
Yes, just bake them in a 375 degree oven for 5 – 7 minutes the first time, and then about 10 minutes for the second bake.
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📋 Recipe
Air Fryer Cheese Bread
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- ¾ cup warm water 110 degrees F
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 ⅛ teaspoons dry yeast
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Assembly
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Stir together warm water and yeast in a large bowl.
- Allow the yeast to proof for five minutes or until the top is bubbly.
- Once the five minutes are up, add in the sugar, flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast and mix until fully combined.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer use the dough hook to knead the dough for five minutes on medium speed. You could also knead the dough by hand on a floured surface for ten minutes.
- Oil a large bowl and add the dough ball. Cover with a lightweight towel and allow the dough to rise for 2 hours or until it is doubled in size.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degree F.
- Meanwhile, divide the dough ball into two equal sections.
- Roll out the first section of dough with a rolling pin until it is about 8 inches in diameter.
- Grease a metal pie plate or cake pan with one tablespoon of butter.
- Transfer the rolled out dough to the pan and press it into the pan.
- Cook the dough for five minutes at 380 degrees F in the air fryer.
- After the five minutes are up, spread one tablespoon of butter, 3/4 cup cheese, and 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning on the dough.
- And then, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Repeat the steps for the second dough ball.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Make sure that the water you use for the yeast is warm and not too hot. If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast. Aim for water that is about 110 degrees F.
- Don’t forget to oil the bowl as this prevents the dough from sticking to the bowl.
- For extra flavor you could top these with more parmesan cheese and fresh parsley when you remove from the air fryer.
- Instead of regular butter, you could use garlic butter for more flavor.
- Serve them with your favorite dips like marinara sauce, or ranch dressing.
- Add a little protein by topping with pepperoni before you air fry for the second time.
- Make sure that your pan fits into your air fryer basket before you start to make this recipe.