Air Fryer Beer Cheese Dip (Creamy White Cheddar)
Description
Thick, creamy air fryer beer cheese dip made with sharp white cheddar, cream cheese, and beer. Ready in 18 minutes and made for soft pretzels, fries, and brats.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, freshly shredded and divided
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup lager beer, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Set aside ½ cup of the shredded cheddar. Add the rest of the cheddar and the cream cheese to a small saucepan.
- Warm over low-medium heat, stirring often, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and beer until combined.
- Lightly spray a small air-fryer-safe baking pan or cast-iron skillet with cooking spray, then pour in the cheese mixture.
- Place the pan in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 300°F for 5 to 8 minutes, until the dip starts to bubble.
- Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of cheddar on top and air fry for another minute or two, until melted. Serve hot.
Equipment
- Small Saucepan
- small air-fryer-safe baking pan or cast-iron skillet
Notes
- Shred the cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheddar can turn the dip grainy.
- Keep the heat low on the stove and at 300°F in the air fryer. High heat makes cheese separate.
- Avoid IPAs and other hoppy beers, which can taste bitter. Use non-alcoholic beer or chicken broth for an alcohol-free dip.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat over low heat with a splash of beer or milk.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 691mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 664IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 410mgIron: 0.1mg