Home » Course » BreakfastAir Fryer 3 Cheese Biscuit Bombs Pin RecipeRate RecipeJanuary 8, 2023 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. These cheese filled biscuit bites are the perfect start to a meal. You can use your favorite cheeses to create this mouthwatering appetizer. Jump to Recipe These easy and delicious 3 cheese biscuit bombs are perfect for cheese lovers. They cook up quickly and perfectly in the air fryer. There is simply nothing better than soft and flaky biscuit dough wrapped around melty cheese. You can easily personalize these treats by trying different sorts of cheese or adding different ingredients like leftover ham, pizza sauce, pepperoni or eggs to the filling. No doubt, cheese bombs make the perfect appetizer for any meal and are best served with a bowl of marinara sauce. If you don’t want to use a store bought sauce, then check out our recipe for insanely good homemade marinara sauce. Cheese biscuit bites are also great as a side dish for soups and salads or a perfect game day snack or party food. Notable: easy cheese bomb recipe made with golden brown flaky biscuits and ooey gooey melted cheese centers, they go great with many dipping sauces Main Ingredients: refrigerator flaky biscuits, sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, melted butter, Italian seasoning Cooking Method: air fryer Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time, 6 minutes baking time Pairs well with: marinara sauce, honey mustard dipping sauce, crunchy salad, chili, soups Diets: vegetarian Special Equipment Needed: sharp knife and cutting board, pastry brush, small bowl, air fryer Table of Contents Ingredients Recommended ToolsInstructionsMake AheadOven Baked Appetizers with Canned Biscuits Recipe Tips What To Serve With 3 Cheese Biscuit BombsMore Biscuit Bomb RecipesHow To StoreHow To ReheatCommon QuestionsAir Fryer 3 Cheese Biscuit BombsMORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE Ingredients You may have all of these ingredients for these cheese bombs with biscuits in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the local grocery store! If this is your first time making this air fryer cheese bombs recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Cheese Stuffed Biscuits Ingredients 1 can large refrigerator biscuits (we like Grand’s biscuits) 6 oz cheddar cheese 6 oz Monterey Jack cheese 6 oz mozzarella cheese 1 tbsp butter (melted) 2 tsp Italian seasoning Optional Garnish Italian seasoning, coarse sea salt, bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds Substitutions Biscuit Dough: We love using canned breakfast biscuits for convenience. However, you can substitute homemade biscuits, buttermilk biscuits, crescent rolls dough or even pizza dough with similar results. Cheese: Substitute your favorite cheese for the cheddar, Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese. You can get creative with the cheese filling, try Swiss cheese, Gruyere, pepper jack, brie or any type of cheese you prefer. Italian Seasoning: You can use store-bought spice, homemade Italian seasoning, oregano or pizza spice for this comfort food. Add garlic: If you are a big fan of garlic flavor, add a sprinkle of garlic powder to the cheese filling and/or to the the melted butter. Then use the garlic butter mixture to baste the biscuits. Moreover, you can try using garlic butter biscuits. Toppings: You can also top your cheese bombs with oregano or pizza seasoning. For a bit of a salty kick, try sprinkling them with a little salt. Another great option would be some everything-bagel seasoning. You can even top biscuit bombs with some chopped fresh basil, but only after they are done baking to keep the fresh green color. Freshly grated parmesan cheese would also be a good choice. Possible Variations BREAKFAST BISCUIT BITES – These biscuit bites are filled with scrambled eggs and crisp bacon for a perfect handheld breakfast. HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH BITES – Ham and cheese wrapped in a flaky biscuit crust and baked in the air fryer. An easy and quick lunch. PEPPERONI BOMBS – Simply add 1-2 slices of pepperoni to your cheese center and prepare as described. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this air fryer cheese biscuits recipe, try our low carb Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks. You’ll love them because crusty cauliflower breadsticks have a layer of cheesy goodness on top and just the right amount of seasoning. Recommended Tools Links to our favorite tools are affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link we may get a tiny portion of the sale. Air Fryer – This recipe requires an air fryer. We have both this Cosori air fryer, which is wonderful, and this Cuisinart Air Fryer, which we also love. The Cuisinart also has convection oven and toaster oven capacity. You can buy an air fryer with a basket with high sides that food goes into or a tray type of machine. The trays are shallow but are usually longer and can accomodate more food in a single layer. Instructions This section shows how to cook biscuit cheese bombs in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. PREPARE: Firstly, cut each type of cheese into 16 cubes. Set aside. Afterwards, open the can of biscuits and separate dough pieces. Then split each biscuit in half, so you end up with 16 pieces of biscuit dough. SHAPE AND FILL: Flatten each biscuit piece into a circular shape. Then, place 3 pieces of cheese (one cube of cheese of each type) in the center of the buttery biscuit circle. SHAPE BISCUIT BOMBS: Afterward, wrap the biscuit dough around the cheese and seal close with your fingers. PLACE IN AIR FRYER: Place cheese biscuits into the air fryer basket so they are not touching. You might have to do two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. Then, baste the tops of the cheese bombs with the melted butter using a pastry brush. SPRINKLE WITH TOPPING: Sprinkle cheesy biscuit bombs with Italian seasoning. Add a little salt, if you prefer. AIR FRY CHEESE BOMBS: Cook in the air fryer at 350ºF for 6 minutes or until cooked and golden brown. Time may vary depending on your machine so check them at 5 minutes. In case you like your biscuit bombs extra buttery, baste the tops with butter again at this point. COOL: Finally, let them cool for a few minutes before eating. In case the cheese bombs look dry after they come out of the air fryer, baste the tops again with melted butter. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love easy and delicious biscuit recipes then you’ll love our Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcake. This lovely summer dessert combines deep fried biscuits with sweet strawberries and whipped cream. Make Ahead You can fill and shape these cheesy biscuit bites a couple of hours before baking. Make sure to tightly wrap with plastic wrap, then store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Oven Baked Appetizers with Canned Biscuits You can in fact make this great recipe in the oven as well. Place the cheese bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat and bake at 375ºF for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and baked through. Brush biscuits again with melted butter before serving. Stef says…. If you also love everything cheesy, try these amazing Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells. This Olive Garden copycat recipe is so simple to make and bursting with parmesan, provolone and mozzarella cheese. Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best cheese-stuffed biscuits. Tip: Use a blend of your favorite cheeses to fill these canned biscuits in air fryer. Tip: Make sure the biscuits are closed up so they don’t open and leak cheese all over. Tip: Baste with melted butter, garlic butter or olive oil so the tops don’t dry out. What To Serve With 3 Cheese Biscuit Bombs We love to eat air fryer cheese bombs all by themselves. But sometimes you need to serve it as a meal. Try one of these delicious recipes: Main Dish: Serve cheese stuffed biscuits as a side dish with your favorite Italian meal, such as Italian Meatballs, Easy Lasagna, or Baked Ravioli, for example. Moreover, cheese bombs taste great with Easy Chili or Ground Beef Vegetable Soup. Salad: Pair 3 cheese biscuit bombs with a fresh salad. A green salad like amazing Italian Salad or Chopped Asparagus Salad. Or even a Caprese Salad with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Sides: Traditionally, gooey cheese biscuits are served with a dip. Our homemade marinara sauce is the perfect addition to this yummy dish. Easy Lasagna Easy Italian Salad Recipe With Homemade Salad Dressing The Best Marinara Sauce Caprese Salad Andrea says…. Did you know that canned biscuits also make super yummy desserts? With only 4 simple ingredients you can make delicious Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread. More Biscuit Bomb Recipes We love air fryer recipes with canned biscuits, because they are so easy, delicious and versatile. Some of our absolute favorite biscuit bombs are: Air Fryer Pizza Bites Air Fryer Breakfast Biscuit Bites Meatball Stuffed Biscuits Air Fryer Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich Bites How To Store Refrigerate: If you have leftover cheesy biscuit bites, store them in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze: If you would like to freeze your leftovers, individually wrap each biscuit bite with plastic wrap and put them into a ziptop freezer bag or a freezer safe container. 3 cheese biscuit bombs can be frozen for up to a month. Defrost: To defrost, unwrap desired number of air fryer cheese biscuit bites completely and put them on a microwave safe plate. Cover them with a paper towel. Reheat in the microwave for 1 – 1 1/2 minutes, depending on your machine. How To Reheat To reheat, pop cheese bombs in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Additionally you can reheat fluffy biscuits filled with gooey melted cheese in the air fryer for a couple of minutes. Common Questions Does it matter what kind of refrigerated dough I use for this simple recipe? You can use refrigerated canned biscuits homemade biscuit dough, crescent or pizza dough for similar results. Are cheese bombs good with dip? They are wonderful with dip. One perfect option would be Marinara sauce, but 3 cheese biscuit bombs would also be good with other dips of your choice. Cheese balls are also a great side dish for soups or salad. I don’t have an air fryer. Can these cheese bombs also be baked in the oven? Yes, you can also place the cheese bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them at 375ºF for about 10 minutes until golden brown and baked through. Brush biscuits again with melted butter. biscuits, butter, cheddar cheese, mozzarella 5 from 48 votes Air Fryer 3 Cheese Biscuit Bombs Course Appetizer, breakfast, Side Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 6 minutes Total Time 16 minutes Print Pin Rate 16 bombs These cheese filled biscuit bites are the perfect start to a meal. You can use your favorite cheeses to create this mouthwatering appetizer. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentknife and cutting boardpastry brushAir Fryer Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 1 can large refrigerator biscuits▢ 6 oz cheddar cheese▢ 6 oz monterey jack cheese▢ 6 oz mozzarella cheese▢ 1 tbsp butter melted▢ 2 tsp Italian seasoning InstructionsCut each type of cheese into 16 cubes. Set aside.Open the can of biscuits. Split each biscuit in half, so you end up with 16 dough pieces. Flatten each biscuit piece into a circular shape. Place 3 pieces of cheese (one of each type of cheese) in the center of the biscuit circle. Wrap the biscuit dough around the cheese, pinch the seams together with your fingers to seal closed. Place cheese bombs into the air fryer basket so they are not touching. You might have to do two sets, depending on the size of your air fryer. Baste the tops of the cheese bombs with the melted butter using a pastry brush. Then sprinkle them with Italian seasoning. Cook in the air fryer at 350ºF for 6 minutes. Time may vary depending on your machine so check them at 5 minutes. Remove cheese bombs from air fryer when the tops are a deep golden brown and they are baked through. Let them cool for a few minutes before eating. Serve them with a bowl of your favorite marinara sauce. NotesYou may want to baste the tops of the cheese bombs when they come out of the air fryer again if they look dry. You can also use refrigerated canned crescent dough or pizza dough with similar results. Try making these cheesy biscuit bites with Swiss cheese, Gruyere, pepper jack, brie or any type of cheese you prefer. Try sprinkling a little salt on top before cooking for a bit of a salty kick. NutritionCalories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE PinShareTweet
Jamie says May 24, 2022 These were so cheesy and delicious! I love this idea of using three kinds of cheeses for more flavor! Reply
Sara Welch says May 24, 2022 This is my kind of comfort food! Looking forward to giving these a try; looks too good to pass up, indeed! Reply
Sandhya S says May 24, 2022 My kind of Friday dinner. Cheese bombs are so good with marinara sauce! Reply
Tayler Ross says May 24, 2022 I made these cheese bombs with dinner last night and they were amazing! So cheesy and delicious! Reply
Anjali says June 2, 2022 I hadn’t heard of cheese bombs before but I’m so glad I found your recipe!! These were so delicious – they were the perfect snack for our family! Reply
Tonje says June 2, 2022 My cheese loving family are all obsessed with this! I’d never heard of cheese bombs, but I’ll definitely be making them again. Reply
Sara Welch says June 2, 2022 I am in love with all the cheesy goodness in this recipe! So easy. and delicious; instantly a new favorite recipe! Reply
Tara says June 2, 2022 The kids recommended pairing these cheese bombs with ranch dressing. Honestly, it was crazy good! This appetizer is going with me every game day from now on! Reply