Air Fryer Baked Brie with Crescent Rolls

Air Fryer baked brie with crescent rolls or puff pastry is an amazing appetizer! Warm ooey gooey baked cheese with apples and brown sugar is something you must make ASAP! Just one of our favorite eay air fryer recipes made in a Cosori or Ninja Foodi.

How to Make Ninja Foodi Baked Brie

You can make this in any brand you have. If you want to use the Foodi, the lid that is attached is what we are requiring for this recipe. Have you had this bite of heaven at a restaurant and wondered if you would make it at home? I did and I just dreamed about it after I ate it one night.

We first baked baked brie in puff pastry in the oven and yes that is beyond amazing. This isn’t better, but just a different way to cook it in your small countertop appliance. If it is summertime you may want to keep away from adding heat into your house so this is hands down better.

How Long to Cook Brie in Air Fryer

8 minutes using crescent rolls, or puff pastry sheet is better and takes 15 min instead to reach a golden brown. This is the only air fryer accessory I used to make this baked brie in an air fryer. I use it for so many other things too so it won’t go to waste. You can also place directly inside the air fryer basket.

I mean you could go without it, as long as it doesn’t leak out of your sealed dough. I just think it makes this easier to lift in and out of the basket too. We have left the dough off entirely with our air fryer halloumi cheese which you could do with the firm skin if you wanted to.

So when I am having people over I like a great mixture of warm and cold apps. You can have the cheese theme of sorts but serve in tons of different ways. This one would be hot while like a platter full of Burrata Caprese would be a cooler choice.

Air Fryer Baked Brie Ingredients

1. 7″ springform pan
2. Sheet of pastry dough like puff pastry
   1. can use a package of refrigerated crescent rolls
      • if you can find a crescent sheet without the perforations, even better
3. 8 oz. of brie cheese
   1. ours was a circle, if you can only find a triangular slice that’s fine too
4. 1 apple
   1. we used a Fuji apple, peeled and finely diced
5. Brown sugar
6. Honey
7. Olive oil spray

with Crescent Rolls

If you don’t have a springform pan you could put it inside your air fryer basket but it will be messy and hard to get out. The reason why I think using this pan is best is so that it doesn’t get punctured and mangled trying to take it out. It’s not that expensive, just get one.

Should you slice brie before making baked brie?

We made this twice and got 2 different results, choose which one you’d prefer before you prep. This is in regards to using a round piece of brie like you see here.

• Method 1 – Place in the center of one side and dump other ingredients on top following the directions below. The outcome of this will be that when you slice it it will be like a pie with the cheese staying in tact, but still warm.
  • We actually liked it this way, eating it with the flaky crescent roll outside as an appetizer.
• Method 2 – Cut your wheel in 4 equally sized pieces, the put back together and place in the center of your crescent roll half. You can alternatively slice a thin layer of the rind off the outer edges. Then follow instructions below.
  • Outcome of this was that the cheese was hotter, oozed out when we sliced into it and kinda’ falls apart. This way you scoop it on to crackers to serve and is the traditional way you’ve probably had baked brie.

Both ways were actually amazing, it just depends on what sounds best to you. If you can only find a triangular slice where the cheese is exposed on the sides it will ooze out no matter what. With the larger piece it requires more heat because the rind inhibits the cheese from flowing.

How to Make Air Fryer Brie Bites

• Beat 1 egg in a bowl. In another bowl pour in 1 cup breadcrumbs.
• Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes.
• Cut wheel of cheese into bite size pieces
• Dip one at a time into egg wash and then coat with bread crumbs well.
• Spray inside of basket with non stick spray.
• Place into air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 2-4 minutes until outside is golden brown.
• ** Keep an eye on them so they don’t burst. Check after minute 2

How to Make Baked Brie in Air Fryer

Once you unroll your dough sheet as you see here you will want to pinch together the diagonal perforations, leave the middle one alone. With puff pastry that isn’t necessary. You just don’t want liquid oozing out while it’s cooking.

• Place your wheel of brie in the center and your other ingredients on top of that.
  • if you want it to really ooze out when done slice the sides of rind off because that won’t melt
• The second half on the right will then be pulled off and put on top of your cheese
• Roll sides together pinching all the way around so it is totally enclosed
• Put inside of your springform pan, spray with non stick spray beforehand so it’s easy to get out
• Spray top of crescent with olive oil spray and set inside your preheated air fryer at 350 degrees
  • you could alternatively use a light egg wash
• Bake for an 8 minute cook time which will get it to the point where the breading is cooked through, golden brown, and cheese is warm
  • using pastry dough wrap like a present
  • bake at 375 F for 15 minutes until browned

Remove your air fried brie and undo the side clasp on your pan. Then use a spatula to lift out piece on to a plate for serving. Serve immediately for best results. If cheese isn’t as melted as you’d like just put plate in microwave for 30 seconds.

Air Fryer Brie Puff Pastry

If you use this “puffier” sheet you will preheat and cook at 375 for 15 minutes or so until browned. No matter what dough you decide to use you will wrap up your fillings the same way, so it doesn’t leak out. Setting it inside the pan with the seams facing down is important so it doesn’t unravel.

Of course there are a lot of options as far as what you add inside your “package”. I always choose a sweeter blend of diced apples, brown sugar and honey. If you wanted a more savory dish you could add herbs and seasonings. Some sliced baked figs are great too.

• You can see our brie present of sorts here. It is quite easy to pinch together the perforations so it is one sheet essentially. I have found crescent roll sheets before but that isn’t as common.
• The version above is made in your oven.
• We used puff pastry vs. crescent roll dough for that version.

I plan on trying pastry dough in this air fryer recipe in the future and will add directions for that when I do. You can make this in your Ninja Foodi as well.

Can you eat the outer layer of brie?

Yes!! You can eat the rind of Camembert, Brie, or any soft ripened cheese. This thick white layer gives these cheeses their characteristic bloomy rind look. The rind unlike oranges is totally edible and adds texture and flavor too.

Does the rind on brie melt?

No. Known as a smooth flowing melting cheese, to achieve this you might want to cut off the outer rind or the brie cheese won’t melt as much as you’d like. Don’t remove too much, just enough so the rind is no longer seen.

What should you serve with baked brie?

1. Crackers
2. Sliced baguette
3. Thinly sliced apples
4. Pita chips

Use your imagination when it comes to your holiday get together and what your tastebuds are craving. I kid you not this is our favorite air fryer appetizer ever and I guarantee your guests will ask for the recipe. 😉 Now are you ready to air fry everything?

• Try our air fryer pizza that’s semi homemade!
• Air fryer sweet potatoes are fun.
• Crispy brussel sprouts with bacon are hits during parties.
• An air fryer quesadilla is another favorite amongst cheese lovers