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“Golden, crispy Air Fryer Brie Bites with melted cheese inside, served on a plate.”

Air Fryer Brie Bites

5 from 2 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Creamy brie and a dab of fruit preserves wrapped in crescent dough, rolled in panko, and air fried at 375°F for 8–10 minutes. An easy 20-minute holiday appetizer.

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces brie, 225 g brie, cold, cut into 16 one-inch cubes
  • 1 sheet crescent dough, 8 ounces, or 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/2 cup fruit preserves, raspberry, apricot, fig, or whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray
  • Optional: fresh thyme leaves, chopped pecans, honey, cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Unroll the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 16 squares, about 2 by 2 inches.
  • Place a cube of brie in the center of each square and top with 1 teaspoon of preserves. Add thyme or pecans if using.
  • Bring the four corners to the center and pinch to seal, then pinch the seams closed. (Or fold into a triangle and press the edges with a fork.)
  • Whisk the egg with the water. Brush each bite all over, roll in panko, and press gently so the crumbs stick. Pinch the seams once more.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Spray the basket or line it with perforated parchment.
  • Arrange the bites in a single layer without touching. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until the panko is deep golden and a little cheese bubbles at the seams. Cook in two batches if needed; flip at 6 minutes only if the tops are browning faster than the bottoms.
  • Rest 2 minutes, then serve warm with honey, cranberry sauce, or balsamic glaze.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Small bowl and whisk (egg wash)
  • Pastry Brush
  • Shallow plate for the panko
  • Perforated air fryer parchment or cooking spray
  • Tongs or a thin spatula

Notes

  • Breaded, no-pastry version: cube cold brie, dredge in flour, egg and panko, freeze 20 minutes, spray with oil, and air fry at 375°F for 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Make ahead: assemble through the panko step up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerate; add 1 minute. Freeze unbaked and air fry from frozen for 11 to 13 minutes.
  • Oven: 400°F on a parchment-lined sheet for 14 to 16 minutes.
  • Leftovers keep 2 days; reheat at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes in the air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 223mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 202IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg