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Air fryer Creamy and Cheesy Pull-apart bread

This delicious cheesy pull-apart bread can be made easily in the air fryer for a simple appetizer to serve at a party with friends and family.

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This Recipe includes:

country breadCountry style-bread – large sourdough bread or rustic bread that will fit in your air-fryer.
cheeseShredded cheese – any type of shredded hard cheese like cheddar, gruyère, emmental, etc.
Garlic powderGarlic powder – to flavor the filling
ParsleyParsley – fresh parsley, or dried if you don’t have fresh.
Salt and pepperPinch of salt and pepper

Pull-out bread makes a delicious appetizer that always looks impressive if you are having a party. It is the sort of treat that is gobbled up in minutes, fresh out of the oven as soon as you put it down.

One key to making pull-out bread is to use a knife with a serrated blade in order to make the cuts. I’ve tried it with other knives, and it is much more difficult. Use the pointy end to break past the crust, and then the serrated edge to slice through.

Cream cheese in the pull out bread
Cream cheese in the pull out bread

In addition, perhaps the most complicated part is to ensure that the pull-out bread fits into your air fryer. I have a rather large ninja air fryer which accommodates most large breads, but you may need to cut off the sides of the bread if your air fryer is smaller.

Cheesy pull-out bread ready for the air fryer
Cheesy pull-out bread ready for the air fryer

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pull-apart bread

Air fryer cheesy pull-apart bread

Enjoy pull-apart bread filled with cream cheese, make quickly in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizers and Starters
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 194 kcal

Equipment

  • Ninja 4 Qt Indoor Grill Air Fryer
  • Twist 20 Jar Spice Jar & Rack Set
  • Tramontina Gourmet 3 Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sourdough or country rustic bread rectangle or oval-shaped
  • 1 cup of shredded cheese eg. cheddar, emmental, gruyère, etc.
  • 1 cup of cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon of dried or fresh parsley
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Using a large serrated blade, cut the bread diagonally into a diamond grid pattern, following the natural lines of the bread. Note: do not slice all the way through.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese with the herbs and spices.
  • Using a small butter knife, add the cream cheese into the grid pattern of the bread.
  • Add the cheese into each of the cracks of the grid pattern of the bread.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C).
  • Place the pull-apart bread in the air fryer basket and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Check if the pull-apart bread is at desired texture, if not cook for a couple of minutes more.
  • Serve while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 259mgSugar: 2g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.

What to serve with it?

This air fryer cheesy pull-apart bread makes for wonderful finger food to tear off and munch on. You can serve it along side other finger foods like this prosciutto ham canapés or these delicious pork-belly bites.

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Can you prepare it in advance?

This cheesy pull-apart bread can easily be prepared at least a few hours in advance. Just keep it at room temperature on the countertop and heat it up in the air fryer at 360°F (180°C) for 2-3 minutes when ready to eat.

Air fryer Creamy and Cheesy Pull-apart bread 1

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  • French deviled eggs
  • Air fryer loaded nachos
  • Baked brie in puff pastry
  • Air fryer baked camembert
  • Goat cheese samosas

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Hello! I'm a home cook living in France with my family, who all have very big opinions about mealtime. I focus on easy and delicious dishes, with a touch of veggies, to prepare quickly when you have multiple things on the go. Because we're all experts in multi-tasking these days!

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