Air Fryer Baked Brie – easy, impressive 6 minute appetizer! Melty brie cheese topped with fig jam and pecans. Ideal holiday appetizer!
On deck today this incredibly simple, 6 minute appetizer – as delicious as it is impressive!
Creamy brie cheese air fried for just 6 minutes until gooey and melty, topped with an irresistible fig jam and pecan combo.
An impressive, perfect appetizer all holiday season.
WHAT DOES BRIE CHEESE TASTE LIKE?
Brie is a creamy, mild, melty cheese with a rich, buttery taste.
why i love this recipe:
- Gooey cheese, fig jam and some nuts for texture – it’s a great appetizer for all your holiday parties.
- With minimal air fry time, it’s ready in just 6 minutes!
- It’s an easy air fryer recipe with minimal effort that looks incredibly elegant.
- If it’s your first time baking brie, you’re going to be thrilled with this amazing appetizer!
- As far as easy appetizers go, this one takes top billing and it looks like you spent way more than than you did.
- I can never have too many easy appetizer recipes.
TIPS FOR THE BEST AIR FRYER BAKED BRIE:
Don’t overcook the brie or it’ll become rubbery.
Leave the rind on the brie to help it hold its shape.
Though not a tip on the baked brie itself, assemble whatever you’re serving with the brie because it cooks so quickly and you’ll want to serve it warm.
Any leftover baked brie can be stored in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer (place in a small bowl so the cheese doesn’t run everywhere!).
WHAT’S IN AIR FRYER BAKED BRIE?
- wheel of brie (if possible get the one in a box which helps the brie hold its shape after air frying)
- fig jam (or preserves)
- butter
- balsamic vinegar
- pecans (can use whole, chopped or candied pecans)
- parchment paper
- fresh rosemary (optional garnish)
- pomegranate seeds (optional garnish)
FIG JAM PECAN TOPPING:
While the brie is air frying, add the jam (preserves), butter, balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over medium to medium low heat.
Simmer until the butter is melted then add nuts and give it all a good stir to combine.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER BAKED BRIE:
Preheat the air fryer to 350°.
Remove the plastic from the brie. If it came in a box, place the brie into the bottom of the box. Dischard the lid.
Line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper then place the brie (in its box) into the center of the air fryer basket.
Air fry for 6 minutes. To check for doneness, gently press your finger into the center of the brie. It should give slightly when it’s done. Don’t overcook the brie or it’ll be rubbery.
If your brie doesn’t have a soft give, air fry another minute and recheck.
Use the parchment paper to carefully lift the brie from the air fryer basket. Remove the sides of the box (they’ll give way after after air fryer) then transfer the brie to a serving platter, plate or board.
Spoon the fig jam/nut topping over the top of the brie cheese then serve right away.
PUFF PASTRY OPTION:
Wrapping your brie in a puff pastry sheet is another tasty option.
You’ll need a sheet of puff pastry, an egg and a pastry brush.
Place the brie in the center of the square of puff pastry sheet then wrap completely.
Lightly brush the top of the puff pastry with the egg wash and air fry (allow an extra few minutes air frying time so the cheese is melty).
The puff pastry gets fluffy and a beautiful golden brown color.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH BAKED BRIE:
The best side dishes with baked brie are whatever you enjoy most.
Melted cheese goes with so many things. Below are a few of my favorite ideas!
- apple slices, pear slices or other fresh fruit
- baguette slices (french or sourdough bread are delicious with brie cheese)
- any crusty bread
- add to a charcuterie board
- water crackers or your favorite crackers
- salami or other cured meats
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- cranberry sauce
- apricot preserves
Enjoy this easy air fryer recipe!
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Air Fryer Baked Brie
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 wheel brie cheese If possible get the brie in a box - it'll help brie hold its shape after air frying
- 1/3 cup fig jam or preserves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1# cup pecans use whole, chopped OR candied pecans
- parchment paper
- 3-4 small sprig fresh rosemary optional garnish
- 3-4 tablespoons pomegranate seeds optional garish
Instructions
Fig Jam
- Add the jam (preserves), butter, balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over medium to medium low heat.
- Simmer until the butter is melted then add nuts and give it all a good stir to combine.
Air Frying Brie:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°.
- Remove the plastic from the brie. If it came in a box, place the brie into the bottom of the box. Dischard the lid.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper then place the brie (in its box) into the center of the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 6 minutes. To check for doneness, gently press your finger into the center of the brie. It should gently give when it’s done. Don’t overcook the brie or it’ll be rubbery. If your brie doesn’t have a soft give, air fry another minute and recheck.
- Use the parchment paper to carefully lift the brie from the air fryer basket. Remove the sides of the box (they’ll give way after after air fryer) then transfer the brie to a serving platter, plate or board.
- Spoon the fig jam/nut topping over the top of the brie cheese then serve right away.
- NOTE: see body of post for how to air fry brie wrapped in puff pastry.