Craving a snack that’s crispy, puffy, cheesy, and ridiculously easy to make? These Air Fryer Sour Cream and Cheddar Bites are about to become your new obsession!
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The ultimate party (or Netflix binge watching) snack.
I’d like to introduce you to my latest creation: Air Fryer Sour Cream and Cheddar Bites, the crispy, cheesy lovechild of convenience and comfort food goodness.
- They’re quick enough for a spontaneous craving, but fancy enough to serve as a party appetizer.
- They’ll scratch that itch you have for a cheesy snack—without turning your fingers orange.
- With their crisp exterior and pillowy insides, they have Soft Pretzel vibes, but with a fraction of the effort.
Air Fryer Sour Cream & Cheddar Bites
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
Total: 26 minutes
Servings: 24 bites (4 servings; 6 bites each)
Craving a snack that's crispy, puffy, cheesy, and ridiculously easy to make? These Air Fryer Sour Cream and Cheddar Bites are about to become your new obsession!
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Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour plus additional for shaping
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 cup FAGE Sour Cream
For Topping:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Flaky salt such as Maldon or fleur de sel, optional
For the Sour Cream Chive Dip
- 1 cup FAGE sour cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Prep the dip: Stir together the sour cream, onion powder, and salt. Stir in the chives. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly flour, and set aside. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Stir in the cheddar and chives. Add the sour cream and with a wooden spoon, smush the sour cream and dry ingredients together, until they form a dough, switching to your hands to combine if needed. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead a few times until smooth.
- Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each into a 1-inch thick rope (it will be about 6 inches long), then cut into 1-inch bites. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Arrange the first batch of bites in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other. Air fry for 5 minutes.
- Remove the basket from the air fryer and brush the bites all over with melted butter (at this point it's fine if they roll around and touch). Top each with a pinch of cheddar, then return to the air fryer at 350°F for 1 minute to melt the cheese. If desired, immediately sprinkle with flaky salt. Repeat with remaining batches.
- Transfer the bites to a serving plate. Serve warm with the sour cream chive dip.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(of 4)Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 10gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 112mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1273IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 294mgIron: 2mg
do you think this recipe would work with Greek Yogurt to give it a protein kick?
Hi Deb! Yes, it should work well! Enjoy!
Can these be prepared ahead of time? Or maybe even frozen?
Hi Cindy! Yes and possibly! I haven’t tried to freeze them but I feel like it should work. You can make them ahead of time, but I’d reheat before serving! Let me know how it goes if you decide to experiment!
They look yummy and addictive! What if I don’t have an air fryer? 🧐
Hi Judy, you could try to fry them or bake them. I haven’t tested either so I don’t know how it will go. If you decide to experiment, I’d love to know how it goes!
Has anyone tried freezing the dough balls, then thawing in fridge & air frying?
Hi Lindy, I haven’t tried to freeze them but I feel like it should work. Let me know how it goes if you decide to experiment!