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Home » Recipes » Cooking Methods » Air Fryer » Air Fryer Cheese Breadsticks

April 13, 2022 · Updated August 2, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Air Fryer Cheese Breadsticks

Air Fryer· Meal Types· Recipes· Side Dishes

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With this easy Air Fryer Cheese Bread recipe, you can make warm, cheesy bread sticks that taste like they came from the local pizzeria!

plate of cheesy breadsticks with marinara sauce for dipping

Air Fryer Cheesy Breadsticks

You know those cheese sticks you get from the pizza place? That same soft and chewy dough they use to make pizzas, but topping with cheese and cut into strips that are perfect for dipping in tangy marinara sauce? Yes, those cheese sticks.

Turns out, you can make those same delicious, restaurant-style cheese breadsticks at home in your air fryer! No need to heat up the big oven!

This soft and cheesy bread makes the perfect accompaniment for spaghetti night (try our Pizza Pasta Bake or our TikTok Feta Pasta!) It’s also a fabulous appetizer, served with your favorite dipping sauces. You can even turn it into cheesy garlic bread and dip it in soup! I mean, I don’t think I have to explain how to use cheese bread…you get it!

Trust me, this will quickly become one of your favorite side dishes! It’s surprisingly easy, even though it’s made with yeast dough, and wow is it tasty!

plate of cheesy bread sticks

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 3/4 cups warm water (110°F)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/8 teaspoon dry yeast
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons butter (either salted or unsalted butter is fine)

labeled cheese bread ingredients

Kitchen Tools Used

  • 8 quart Air Fryer
  • 8″ metal pie pan (or whatever size fits inside your air fryer)
  • Rolling Pin
  • Large Mixing Bowl

plate of homemade cheese bread sticks with air fryer

Instructions

Makes 2 batches of bread sticks.

This recipe cooks quickly, but you will need to plan ahead to allow the dough time to rise. You’ll want about 2 hours for this.

To Make the Dough

  1. Stir together warm water and yeast in a large bowl. Allow the yeast to proof for about five minutes.
  2. After the five minutes, mix in the sugar, flour, olive oil, and salt until fully incorporated.
  3. If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook attachment for about five minutes on medium speed. If using your hands, knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Place the dough ball in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a clean towel for 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.

4 step photo collage showing how to make yeast pizza dough

To Cook the Bread

  1. When dough is fully risen, divide it into two equal portions. Roll each dough ball until it is a flat disc, about 8 inches in diameter.
  2. Grease your pie pan with about a Tablespoon of butter. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
  3. Place one of the pizza dough discs to the pan and press down to even out and fill the pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the dough from the pan, flip, and top with 1 tablespoon butter, 3/4 cup cheese, and 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning. An easy way to do this is to soften the butter and mix in the cheese and seasoning, then spread the butter mixture on top of the bread. Return the dough to the pan and cook for another 2-5 minutes.

4 step photo collage showing how to make cheese bread in air fryer

Remove bread from the air fryer and cut into slices. A pizza cutter works perfectly here!

We also love to top with grated parmesan cheese (for extra cheesy bread) and/or fresh parsley or dried parsley, depending on what is on hand.

Repeat the cooking steps with the second batch of dough.

pizza dough in basket of air fryer

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Add More Toppings?

If you’re seeing this recipe and thinking…pizza…

You CAN make pizza with this dough as the base!

After cooking the dough for the first 5 minutes, flip, add your favorite toppings, and cook for 5 more minutes. Simple as that!

What If I Have a Different Size Air Fryer?

The air fryer pictured here is an 8-quart size. But you can adjust this recipe to fit whatever size air fryer you have.

Use our photos as a guide when portioning out the dough — you’ll want it to be about the same thickness.

The air fry time may be different as well, if you are cooking a different sized portion of dough. Keep an eye on it as it cooks — you’ll know it’s done when the edges are golden brown and the dough is cooked through in the middle.

How Do You Make Garlic Bread?

Making this cheese bread into garlic bread is a snap!

Simply add a sprinkle of garlic powder, or you can use fresh garlic cloves and mince them. I love fresh garlic because it is so flavorful!

How Do You Store Cheesy Bread?

Normally, you would store homemade bread at room temperature. However, the addition of cheese means these cheese bread sticks need to be kept refrigerated.

I recommend placing the bread slices in an airtight container, or a zip-top bag (squeezing as much air out as possible), before putting them in the fridge.

Cheesy bread will stay good for 2-3 days when kept refrigerated. You can actually reheat the bread in the air fryer — place the breadsticks in the air fryer basket and cook at 320°F for about 2 minutes.

Adding a drizzle of butter or olive oil can help rejuvenate day-old bread. If you have one, the toaster oven also works great for reheating!

plate of cheese breadsticks

More of Our Favorite Air Fryer Recipes

  • Bacon Wrapped Pickles
  • Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream
  • Air Fryer Soft Pretzels
  • Air Fried Lasagna Roll-Ups
  • Air Fryer Double Chocolate Muffins
  • Air Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas
  • Air Fryer Chicken Pot Pies
  • Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

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Air Fryer Cheese Bread

With this easy Air Fryer Cheese Bread recipe, you can make warm, cheesy bread sticks that taste like they came from the local pizzeria!
Prep Time2 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, bread, cheese
Servings: 8
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 3/4 cups warm water 110 degrees F
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/8 teaspoon dry yeast
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 Tablespoons butter

Instructions

To Make the Dough

  • Stir together warm water and yeast in a large bowl. Allow the yeast to proof for about five minutes.
  • After the five minutes, mix in the sugar, flour, olive oil, and salt until fully incorporated.
  • If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook attachment for about five minutes on medium speed. If using your hands, knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes.
  • Place the dough ball in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a clean towel for 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.

To Cook the Bread

  • When dough is fully risen, divide it into two equal portions. Roll each dough ball until it is a flat disc, about 8 inches in diameter.
  • Grease your pie pan with about a Tablespoon of butter. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
  • Place one of the pizza dough discs to the pan and press down to even out and fill the pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
    4 step photo collage showing how to make cheese bread in air fryer
  • Remove the dough from the pan, flip, and top with 1 tablespoon butter, 3/4 cup cheese, and 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Return the dough to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Repeat cooking instructions for the second batch of dough. Slice and enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only; your actual values will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2mg

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2 photo vertical collage showing how to make cheese breadsticks in an air fryer

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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