Name: Air Fryer Homemade Cheez-Its
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2-3 tablespoons cold water

Air Fryer Homemade Cheez-Its are amazing! With a few simple ingredients, you can make an entire batch to snack on!! I love these.

Cheez-Its are a huge snack in our house. Between my husband and my two teenagers, I can never keep enough in the house. This is one of the best homemade snacks, and when it’s done in the air fryer, it’s amazing. It provides the same crunch as the packaged snacks.

With Easter coming up and, of course, the summer, I wanted to make some go-to snacks or appetizers for you. Ones that would wow you with your friends, family, and neighbors. Anyone lucky enough to taste your food, this one will not disappoint.

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Snack Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER OVEN GOLD RANCH POTATOES, AIR FRYER BANANA CHIPS, AIR FRYER RANCH PITA CHIPS and AIR FRYER OLIVE CHEESE BREAD.

What Are Cheez-Its?

When I mention Cheez-Its, do you I am assuming that you know that they are small cheese-like crackers. YOu might even get an image of a Cheez-It in your mind.

You probably do not know what I didn’t even know before researching my first batch of homemade Cheez-Its. They were invented back in 1921. They were originally called a Baked Rarebit.

IF you don’t know, a Rarebit is a hot cheese dish usually served over slices of toasted bread. So, apparently, the inventors of Cheez-Its really liked rarebit and thought of a way to dry it out, so they could eat it while on the road.

The rest is history. Cheez-Its are one of the most widely sold snacks in the United States.

How To Make Air Fryer Homemade Cheez-Its

Ingredients Needed:

Shredded Cheddar Cheese
All-Purpose Flour
Butter
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Salt
Water

How To Cook Air Fryer Homemade Cheez-Its

In your food processor, add the pulse the cheddar cheese, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt together.

Slowly add the flour into the mixture, and add the water, tablespoon by tablespoon, until the dough forms.

Divide the dough into 3 equal-sized pieces. Cover and place into the refrigerator until it firms up, about 2 to 3 hours.

Remove and flatten each dough ball on a floured surface. Cut the edges to form a square and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch squares. Salt and place in the air fryer basket. Using a toothpick punch a hole in the center (this will prevent them from puffing up too much)

Air fry for 5-7 minutes at 370 degrees F, using air fryer setting.

Use a pair of tongs to remove them from the air fryer basket. Let them cool for a few minutes, as they will harden up as they dry.

Some Common Questions Asked About This Recipe

How Do You Store These?

If you have any leftovers, I will place them into an airtight container after they have cooled down to room temperature.

The key is to keep all of the moisture out of the crackers, so anything airtight, including a Ziplock bag, is perfect.

Keep them at room temperature for best eating. They will last about 4 to 5 days.

Can You Make These In An Oven?

Absolutely, remember anything that you can make in the air fryer can be made in the oven.

To make in the oven, make as directed on the recipe card, and then place the prepared homemade Cheez-Its on a baking tray, lined with parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray.

Place into a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, at 400 degrees F.

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Yield: 6 Servings