We’re all about convenience at Cheesebuddy. Healthy, wholesome snacks shouldn’t be hard to make.
So, when we heard that some of our customers were cooking up Cheesebuddy Brazilian cheese bread in air fryers, we had to try it.
We really thought preparing pão de queijo couldn’t be easier, but this ‘hack’ is blowing our minds.
Can you bake Brazilian cheese bread in an air fryer?
Now, we could have just searched “Brazilian cheese bread in air fryer” to see what the internet had to say.
But where’s the fun in that?
Instead, we grabbed our Cheesebuddy bites from the freezer and popped some in the air fryer basket.
After a little experimentation, we figured out that 175°C for 15 minutes is the best way to bake Brazilian cheese bread in the air fryer.
These settings give you puffy, airy, golden balls of deliciousness with just the right amount of crisp.
Brazilian cheese bread in the air fryer: Pros and cons
Pro: Quick and easy
Popping a batch of Brazilian cheese bread in the air fryer is a fast and easy way to bake a batch that feeds one or two people.
You can pop Cheesebuddy bites straight in without defrosting.
Not only will your food be ready faster, but you’ll use less electricity.
Pro: Incredibly versatile
Cheesebuddy is the perfect side for your favourite air fryer recipe.
You can play around with recipes to make easy weeknight dinners and filling snacks using Brazilian cheese bread.
It also works as a gluten-free carb replacement for breakfast and lunch.
Pro: You don’t need to pick a favourite
If you want to mix up snack time with a pinch of Parmesan & Cheddar, a dollop of Cheese & Garlic and a kick of Chilli, then you can.
All our Cheesebuddy gluten-free cheese breads cook at the same speed in the air fryer. So you don’t need to choose; you really can have it all.
Con: Can’t get enough
If you’re feeding more people, we recommend baking Cheesebuddy gluten-free cheese bread in a regular oven.
They puff up in just 30 minutes, and you don’t need to worry about baking in batches.
What’s the serving size for Cheesebuddy’s Brazilian cheese bread?
The average quantity per serving for Cheesebuddy’s Brazilian cheese bread is 24 grams, which is approximately one of our cheese breads. The approximate amount of Cheesebuddy’s in a 450 gram packet is 24. If you don’t think that one serving is enough, you could serve them more!
The final verdict on baking Brazilian cheese bread in an air fryer
We loved this ‘hack’ and will be popping a handful of Cheesebuddy gluten-free cheese bread in the air fryer next time we need a quick snack ready in 15 minutes.
We’re also looking forward to trying out new recipes.
One of the best things about pão de queijo is its versatility.
As a side or the star of the show, for dinner or dessert, there are so many creative ways to prepare meals using Brazilian cheese bread in the air fryer.
Show us your air fryer creations
We’d love to see what you cook up with Cheesebuddy. Next time you get creative with Brazilian cheese bread in the air fryer, share the results on Instagram and tag @cheesebuddy_au.
And if you need inspiration, our Recipe section is loaded with fun ideas that use gluten-free cheese bread in fresh and surprising ways.