These Air Fryer Cranberry Brie Bites are perfect holiday appetizers!
Simply cut puff pastry into squares, press them into mini muffin cups, add cranberry sauce and brie chunks, then air fry at 350°F for 8 minutes.
They turn golden and gooey in no time!
Let them cool briefly before serving with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
The fig-goat cheese variation offers a fancy twist. Guests will beg for the recipe!
Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheet
- Brie cheese
- Cranberry sauce
- Egg
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish
Adding a touch of sweet and savory flavors can elevate your appetizer experience, just like in delicious Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts Bites.
Recommended Tools
Making these irresistible Air Fryer Cranberry Brie Bites is a breeze when you have the right tools on hand. These kitchen essentials will help you prepare, assemble and cook these delicious appetizers with ease so you can impress your guests without breaking a sweat.
- Air Fryer:
The star of the show that cooks these bites to golden perfection in just 8 minutes without heating up your kitchen.
- Mini Muffin Tray:
Helps shape the puff pastry squares into perfect bite-sized cups that hold the delicious filling.
- Kitchen Tongs:
Essential for safely removing the hot bites from your air fryer without damaging their delicate shape.
- Pastry Brush:
Makes it easy to apply the beaten egg wash evenly across your pastry for that beautiful golden finish.
- Pizza Cutter:
The quickest way to cut your puff pastry sheet into even squares without stretching or tearing the dough.
- Measuring Spoons:
Helps you portion the perfect teaspoon of cranberry sauce for each bite without overfilling.
These tools will ensure that your cranberry brie bites turn out as perfectly as Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts, providing you with a delicious and impressive appetizer option.</p
Instructions
Ready to wow your guests with minimal effort? Let’s get those air fryers fired up!
- Start by cutting your 375g puff pastry sheet into 12 or 24 squares, depending on how bite-sized you want them. Bigger squares mean more filling – and who doesn’t want that?!
- Grab your muffin tray and gently press each pastry square into the cups. Use your fingers to flatten the center a bit – this creates the perfect little nest for your fillings!
- Take your beaten egg and brush it over each pastry cup. This will give your bites that gorgeous golden shine when they’re done.
- Now for the star ingredients! Drop a teaspoon of cranberry sauce (from your 100g supply) into each cup, then top with a cube of your 200g brie cheese. The cheese will melt into that sweet cranberry sauce and create pure magic!
- Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). While that’s heating up, do a little happy dance – you’re almost done!
- Place your bites in the air fryer basket, making sure they’re not too crowded, and cook for 8 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the pastry is golden and the brie is deliciously melty.
- Let them cool for just a minute – we know it’s hard to wait! Then use tongs to carefully remove them from the air fryer.
- Sprinkle with fresh rosemary or thyme for that perfect finishing touch and serve them while they’re still warm!
Don’t wait too long to enjoy these little bites of heaven – they taste absolutely incredible fresh from the air fryer when the cheese is still gooey and the pastry is perfectly crisp!
Pro Tips
For perfectly shaped and intact Air Fryer Cranberry Brie Bites, let them cool in the muffin tray for 1-2 minutes before removing with tongs,
which prevents the warm, melty brie from spilling out when transferred to a serving plate.
Substitutions & Variations
These delightful appetizers can be customized with a variety of flavors to suit any occasion or dietary preference.
- Fig and Goat Cheese: Replace cranberry sauce with fig jam and swap brie for tangy goat cheese for a sophisticated twist.
- Apple Cheddar: Use apple butter instead of cranberry sauce and sharp cheddar in place of brie for a classic fall combination.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute regular puff pastry with gluten-free puff pastry and keep all other ingredients the same.
- Savory Version: Skip the cranberry and use pesto with brie, topped with a pine nut after air frying.
- Spicy Raspberry: Replace cranberry with raspberry jam mixed with a touch of chipotle powder for a sweet and spicy kick.
- Mini Dessert Bites: Use chocolate chips instead of brie and replace cranberry sauce with hazelnut spread for a sweet treat.
Leftovers & Storage Tips
While your Air Fryer Cranberry Brie Bites will likely disappear quickly at any gathering, you might find yourself with a few extras.
Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
When you’re ready to enjoy them again, pop them back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 160°C. They’ll regain that delicious crispy texture you love!
Holiday Appetizer Perfection!
Air Fryer Cranberry Brie Bites
Quick and delicious puff pastry bites filled with melty brie and tangy cranberry sauce, perfectly air fried for holiday entertaining.
- 375g puff pastry sheet (ready-rolled)
- 200g brie cheese, cut into small squares
- 100g whole cranberry sauce
- 1 small egg, beaten
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish
- Cut puff pastry into 12 or 24 squares.
- Place each square into a muffin tray, flatten center, brush with beaten egg.
- Add a teaspoon of cranberry sauce and a brie cube on top.
- Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Air fry bites for 8 minutes or until pastry is golden and cheese melted.
- Cool briefly, then garnish with rosemary or thyme and serve warm.
