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    Air Fryer Baked Brie

    By Julia · Updated: Dec 20, 2024

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    Air Fryer Baked Brie Recipe

    Looking for air fryer appetizers? This air fryer baked brie topped with pear compote and bacon is an easy recipe that only takes 8 minutes to bake.

    Air Fryer Baked Brie

    Baking brie in the air fryer is not only easy but also quicker so if you are a cheese lover, I hope you will give this air fryer brie recipe a go. If you do, please let me know in the comments section!

    How to make brie in air fryer?

    A round of brie may or may not come in a wooden box. If you can, buy the one with the box because it’s the perfect vessel for cooking the brie.

    Remove any plastic packaging and place the cheese back into the box, minus the lid. Transfer this into the air fryer and cook for about 8 minutes or until cooked through.

    Baked Brie in Air Fryer

    Cook the brie at 350° Fahrenheit (180° Celsius). To see if it is ready, I press down the cheese and if it does not go easy it is still quite hard underneath.

    If your brie does not come with the box, place it on a piece of parchment paper. This will probably need less time to cook through.

    To top this air fryer baked brie, I made homemade pear compote and fried some bacon.

    The compote is ready in 10 minutes and consists of pears, water and sugar that are simmering until the fruit is soft and the liquid turned into syrup.

    Baked Brie Topping

    Top tips

    • Brie - use a larger one or 2 small ones if you are expecting a bigger crowd.
    • Remember that you might need to adjust the cooking time. This is because different brands can cook differently. Adjusting the time is very easy so you can quickly check for doneness, if needed. Also, the larger brie will need more time in air-fryer than a smaller one.
    • If you don’t like pears and bacon, but you would still like to make baked brie in air fryer, you can. Omit the topping and use a warmed cranberry sauce instead. You can also simmer some blackberries with sugar until soft and use these.
    Baked Brie Cheese with Toppings

    Do you take the rind off brie before baking?

    There is no need to do this. In fact, the rind keeps the cheese in its shape and it also keeps in the heat, so it stays runny longer.

    Melted Inside Baked Brie

    Tips for entertaining at home:

    Don’t leave anything to last minute. Always plan ahead! This will help you eliminate any stressful situations that could possibly arise on the day of your party.

    Add one or two make-ahead appetizer recipes to your menu. This way you can divide the work-load in 2 days so you don’t need to spend all day in the kitchen. (Have you tried making a sandwich cake? It’s a great appetizer that has to be made in advance plus it feeds a crowd, plus it also makes a great centerpiece!).

    Make sure to find out if your guests are on special diets and try to cater for them as well (e.g many recipes are naturally gluten-free like Caprese salad bites so you can easily add them to your list. Pan fried chickpeas is an easy vegan-friendly snack that can be enjoyed by everyone).

    Scooping Up Baked Brie with Cracker

    More quick and easy appetizer recipe ideas:

    Cranberry olive cheese skewers are easy appetizers ready in minutes so if you are looking for more ideas, this one is a great choice. Or you can wow your guests with fancy-looking pear prosciutto appetizers! They are so tasty and you only need a little amount of each ingredient to make them, which means you can easily feed a crowd with only a few slices of prosciutto ham.

    My absolute favorite appetizers for a crowd are cheese board and pretzel pizza bites. If you have not tried them yet, I highly recommend doing so.

    Melted Baked Brie Appetizer
    Air Fryer Baked Brie

    Air Fryer Baked Brie

    Author: Julia
    Looking for air fryer appetizers? This air fryer baked brie topped with pear compote and bacon is an easy recipe that only takes 8 minutes to bake.
    4.87 from 22 votes
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 13 minutes mins
    Servings 4 - 5

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup pears (diced, see note 1)
    • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries (see note 2)
    • ⅛ cup granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup pancetta bacon (see note 3)
    • 1 round brie (4.5 ounce/125 grams, see notes 4 & 5)
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    Instructions
     

    • In a saucepan, combine diced pears, cranberries and sugar. Add ¼ cup water and simmer on low heat until the pears have softened and the syrup is slightly thicker.
    • Fry bacon until it is crispy (or to your liking).
    • Meanwhile, remove any plastic packaging from brie and put it back to its box (minus the lid). Place it in the air fryer and bake at 350° Fahrenheit (180° Celsius) for 6 minutes or until heated through.

    Notes

    1. Two small pears should be plenty.
    2. You can use more dried cranberries, if you like. Dried cranberries can be substituted with fresh ones as well.
    3. Use any bacon you like. If your local store carries ready-cooked bacon pieces, feel free to use them instead.
    4. Find a brie that comes in a wooden box, like Camembert does! This will help the cheese hold its shape when cooking but you can easily take it out after. If you can’t find such brie, use a sheet of baking parchment under.
    5. A larger brie can be used but you might need to increase the air frying time. You can also cook 2 or 3 small ones in one go.
    6. Note that cooking pears takes about 10 minutes, frying bacon about 5 minutes and air frying the brie about 6 minutes. However, if you cook all of these at the same time, you should be finished within 10 minutes. You can also cook the compote ahead of time and reheat it, if you want.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 181 kcal (9%), Carbohydrates: 13 g (4%), Protein: 7 g (14%), Fat: 12 g (18%), Saturated Fat: 6 g (38%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 0.02 g, Cholesterol: 33 mg (11%), Sodium: 239 mg (10%), Potassium: 101 mg (3%), Fiber: 1 g (4%), Sugar: 10 g (11%), Vitamin A: 163 IU (3%), Vitamin C: 1 mg (1%), Calcium: 51 mg (5%), Iron: 0.2 mg (1%)
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
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    1. Ashley says

      December 28, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      This looks SO good!! I haven't tried making baked brie in the air fryer yet, but now I'm obsessed with the idea! And adding bacon on top? GENIUS!

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      • Julia | Appetizer Addiction says

        December 29, 2019 at 8:45 am

        Glad to hear you like it, Ashley!

        Reply
    2. Lisa says

      December 28, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      What an easy, quick and delicious appetizer for our New Year's Eve Celebration! Your compote topping sounds outstanding too! I'm definitely making this for our crew -- do you think it goes best with crackers or bread?

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      • Julia | Appetizer Addiction says

        December 29, 2019 at 8:43 am

        Crackers or crostini work real well, Lisa!

        Reply
    3. David says

      December 28, 2019 at 4:26 pm

      This is such a great idea! Brie and fruit is a great combo, add bacon? Genius!

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      • Julia | Appetizer Addiction says

        December 29, 2019 at 8:42 am

        Thanks, David!

        Reply
    4. Heidy L. McCallum says

      December 28, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      The whole family loved it.5 stars

      Reply
    5. Heidy L. McCallum says

      December 28, 2019 at 4:21 pm

      I love air fryer recipes and this one was so darn good it was amazing. I will be making it again for New Years'. Bookmarked.

      Reply
      • Julia | Appetizer Addiction says

        December 29, 2019 at 8:42 am

        That’s great to hear!

        Reply
    6. Veena Azmanov says

      December 28, 2019 at 4:11 pm

      Simple, quick and such delicious recipes. Never miss a try on doing it. Thanks for your lovely recipe.

      Reply
      • Julia | Appetizer Addiction says

        December 29, 2019 at 8:42 am

        You are welcome

        Reply
    7. Dannii says

      December 28, 2019 at 3:48 pm

      I never would have thought to put brie in the air fryer. What a great idea.

      Reply
      • Julia | Appetizer Addiction says

        December 29, 2019 at 8:41 am

        Thanks, Dannii!

        Reply
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