If a cheesecake and a doughnut had a delicious little baby, it would be these Air Fryer Cheesecake Bites. They’re crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and perfectly poppable. Like your favorite cheesecake got a glow-up you can hold in one hand.
These are perfect for:
- Baby showers and bridal brunches
- Movie-night dessert boards
- Impressing guests (or just yourself)
- Cheesecake cravings that strike right now
If you loved my Air Fryer Cannoli Bites or Mini Lemon Tarts, this recipe is your new obsession.
🧁 Ingredients:
Makes about 16 bites
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tube crescent roll dough (or refrigerated biscuit dough)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (optional for coating)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
✅ Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and sour cream until smooth.
2. Unroll crescent or biscuit dough and cut into 16 squares.
3. Spoon about 1 tsp of filling into each square and fold edges up and over to seal like a pouch.
4. Brush each bite with melted butter and roll in graham crumbs if using.
5. Place in air fryer basket (lined if needed), leaving space between each.
6. Air fry at 320°F for 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
🎉 Serving Tips:
- Serve warm with chocolate or berry dipping sauce.
- Stack on a tiered dessert stand for parties.
- Wrap in mini cupcake liners for a fancy touch.
🎨 Creative Variations:
- Add pumpkin spice for a fall version.
- Use chocolate crescent dough and peanut butter filling.
- Swap in Greek yogurt for sour cream.
❄️ Storage Info:
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
- Freezer: Freeze unbaked bites and air fry straight from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to cook time.
Air Fryer Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice optional, for brightness
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tube crescent roll dough or refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs optional for coating
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and sour cream until smooth.
- Unroll crescent or biscuit dough and cut into 16 squares.
- Spoon about 1 tsp of filling into each square and fold edges up and over to seal like a pouch.
- Brush each bite with melted butter and roll in graham crumbs if using.
- Place in air fryer basket (lined if needed), leaving space between each.
- Air fry at 320°F for 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Try adding mini chocolate chips or a raspberry in the center before sealing.
- Crescent dough is easier to work with, but biscuit dough gives a fluffier bite.
These cheesecake bites are the kind of treat that disappear before they cool. Let me know if you give them a spin—tag me on Instagram or Pinterest and show off your sweet skills!
