Air Fryer Homemade Cheez-Its
Description
These Air Fryer Homemade Cheez-Its are incredibly easy, cheesy, and crispy! You only need 7 simple ingredients and an air fryer to whip up a batch of these homemade cheddar crackers — a copycat snack that's better than the box.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the shredded cheddar cheese, cold butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt together until combined.
- Slowly add the flour, then add the cold water one tablespoon at a time until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 3 hours.
- Roll each dough piece out on a floured surface. Trim the edges into a square, then cut into ½- to 1-inch squares. Sprinkle with salt and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Use a toothpick to poke a hole in the center of each cracker (this prevents them from puffing up too much).
- Air fry at 370°F for 5–7 minutes, using the air fryer setting, until golden. Remove with tongs and let cool completely — they crisp up as they dry.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Keep it cold: Cold butter and well-chilled dough are the secret to crisp, snappy crackers.
- Roll thin and even (about 1/16 inch) so every cracker cooks at the same rate.
- Single layer only — don't stack. Work in batches if needed and shake or flip halfway through.
- Oven method: Bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Storage: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. Re-crisp at 300°F for 2–3 minutes if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 444mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 670IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 277mgIron: 2mg