Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Bacon Cheese Bombs
Gooey cheddar wrapped in crispy bacon and a golden crumb coating — these air fryer bacon cheese bombs are the ultimate indulgent game-day bite. The air fryer crisps the bacon and crumb while the cheese goes molten inside.
They're outrageously good and surprisingly easy. Serve with ranch or marinara for dipping and watch them vanish.
Ingredients
Instructions
Wrap & chill
Wrap each cheddar chunk tightly in bacon, covering it completely. Freeze 5–10 minutes to firm up.
Bread
Mix the oil into the breadcrumbs. Roll each bomb in flour, then egg, then the breadcrumbs, pressing to coat.
Air fry
Air fry at 400°F for about 8–10 minutes, turning halfway, until the bacon is crisp and the coating is golden. Rest 2 minutes before biting — the cheese is molten.
- Freeze the wrapped bombs briefly so the cheese doesn't leak before the bacon crisps.
- Wrap the bacon tightly with no gaps to keep the cheese contained.
- Let them rest a couple of minutes — the melted cheese is very hot.
Frequently asked
How do I keep the cheese from leaking out?
Wrap the bacon tightly with full coverage, bread them well, and chill before air frying so the coating sets first.
How long do they take in the air fryer?
About 8–10 minutes at 400°F, turning once, until the bacon is crisp and golden.
What dip goes with them?
Ranch, marinara, or a spicy sriracha mayo all work great.
