These air fryer cranberry puff pastry brie bites are perfect as an appetizer or a snack, and look stunning on a holiday food board. Your air fryer does such a nice job of crisping and browning the exterior while leaving the interior soft, melty, and delicious!
They are one of my favorites and perfect if you’re entertaining during the holidays. Best of all, you can use the leftover cranberries from Thanksgiving dinner to make them!
If you’re looking for more great ideas for leftover ingredients, check out these air fryer turkey sliders!
Can You Heat Up Brie in an Air Fryer?
Yes, you can heat up Brie in an air fryer. You can do the entire wheel if you like, a la baked Brie style.
Alternatively, it works well in pastries and other dishes like these tasty air fryer puff pastry Brie bites!
How Long Do You Cook Brie Cheese For in the Air Fryer?
Brie cheese generally takes between 5-8 minutes in the air fryer. It will vary depending on the size of the Brie you’re using, the temperature and power of your air fryer, and if there are other ingredients included.
No matter what, Brie cooked in the air fryer is going to be gooey and tasty!
How to Make Air Fryer Cranberry Brie Bites: Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F following manufacturer guidelines
- Remove the rind from the Brie and cut it into approximately ½” cubes
- Roll out your puff pastry dough and cut it into 16 approximately 3” squares (per sheet)
- In the center of each dough square, place one cube of Brie and ½ tsp cranberry preserves
- Fold the corners of the dough up around the cheese and jam, pinching and twisting to seal like a coin purse
- Push the tops down to create a more dumpling-like appearance
- Spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray, to make for easier removal later
- Add the Brie bites to the air fryer basket, leaving air space between each bite (they will expand slightly during cooking)
- Cook on the air fry setting for 5-7 minutes at 350°F, or until dough is cooked through and browned
- Serve and enjoy
The best dough choices are puff pastry (thawed if frozen) or crescent roll sheets, depending on your preference as well as what your local grocery store has available.
I also sometimes use phyllo cups, which you can just fill and air fry without needing to worry about the dough folding steps.
Serve on a platter or board alongside some holly or a sprig of rosemary for a festive look! Don’t let that rosemary go to waste, either. Just dry rosemary in the air fryer and set it in the spice rack for next time!
If you’re looking for more festive things to do with your dough, then check out my Mini Puff Pastry Christmas Trees!
What Kind of Cranberries Should I Use For Cranberry Brie Bites?
- Cranberry jam, spread, or preserves (including “holiday” jam)
- Canned cranberry sauce
- Cranberry compote
- Homemade cranberry sauce
The thing I love most about this cranberry air fryer puff pastry Brie bite recipe is that it’s perfect if you need something to use leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving in.
If you’re not looking to make it immediately, you can simply freeze your cranberry sauce and then thaw and use it later. It’s vibrant and festive and perfect for Christmas time as well!
That shouldn’t stop you from making these easy sweet, creamy bites year round though! Just grab some cranberry spread from the grocery store for an easy jump start.
Do I Need to Cut the Rind Off My Brie Before Air Frying?
No, you don’t need to cut the rind off the Brie before air frying it. It’s actually entirely edible.
However, since we’re making little bites I tend to prefer the texture to just be creamy cheese and not have the rubbery rind get in the way of my perfect bite. That said, if you want to leave it on, that’s totally fine!
Can You Reheat Brie Bites in the Air fryer?
Yes, you can reheat Brie bites in the air fryer. Simply air fry them for around 3 minutes at 350°F to warm them up.
Brie bites should only be reheated once if possible, as the dough will dry out with each subsequent reheat.
Final Thoughts
These cranberry air fryer puff pastry Brie bites are a creamy, tart, and delicious mix, all in a poppable sized appetizer! Whether you’re entertaining guests and they’re on your holiday spread, or you just want a snack, they’re sure to please.
Best of all, they’re a great use for that leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving! Whether you make them the next day, or freeze for later use during the holidays, it’s a jump start to your food prep.
Make sure to check out these butternut squash fries for an easy side that helps use up that extra squash from your holiday meal!
I also think this microwave mulled wine recipe is a perfect way to warm up during the holidays or on a cold winter night!
Air Fryer Puff Pastry Cranberry Brie Bites
Equipment
- Knife, or pizza, pasta, or pastry cutter
- Measuring spoon (1/2 tsp)
Ingredients
- 1 Roll puff pastry (thawed if frozen) (approximately 7 ounces)
- 8 tsp Cranberry jam, spread, sauce, or similar
- 2 oz Brie cheese (wheel or wedge)
- Nonstick spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F following manufacturer guidelines
- Remove the rind from the Brie (optional) and cut it into approximately ½” cubes using a sharp knife and cutting board2 oz Brie cheese
- Roll out your puff pastry dough and cut it into 16 equal sized (approximately 3”) squares using a pizza, pasta, or pastry cutter1 Roll puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- In the center of each dough square, place one cube of Brie and ½ tsp cranberry preserves8 tsp Cranberry jam, spread, sauce, or similar
- Fold the dough up corners around the cheese and jam, then pinch and twist to seal like a coin purse
- Push the tops down to create a neater, more dumpling-like appearance
- Spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray, to make for easier removal laterNonstick spray
- Add the Brie bites to the air fryer basket, leaving air space between each bite
- Cook on the air fry setting for 5-7 minutes at 350°F, or until dough is cooked through and browned
- Cool for 2-3 minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Nothing has to be perfect, so if your cheese or pastry cubes are slightly uneven it’s totally fine!
- For the dough, puff pastry may be substituted by crescent dough, phyllo dough, or phyllo cups, depending on preference and availability
- If desired, cranberry may be substituted by honey, or other fruit preserves, such as peach, apricot, fig, plum, raspberry, or apple
- The rind does not have to be removed if preferred (it is edible), however, it leads to a creamier center if it is removed in advance
- For Brie substitutes, try cream cheese, Camembert, mozzarella, or Havarti
- It doesn’t matter whether you add the cheese or the fruit first, though I find that the cheese on top holds in the jam to make folding easier
- Make sure to set your air fryer to preheat while you’re assembling the bites to cut down on total prep time
- Brie bites are best enjoyed warm, so reheat as needed
- This recipe doubles easily if your puff pastry comes in a 2-pack or you’re feeding a crowd
- Exact nutritional values will vary depending on specific brands and flavors used plus amount consumed, so please consider this a rough guideline only
Nutrition
I enjoy trying new recipes, creating my own, and dabbling with new techniques all the time. My husband loves to protest when I make him my guinea pig, but it’s all for the love of food!
My cooking philosophy is that great tasting food doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming to make. I'm a home cook with over 20 years of experience feeding myself and others. I've learned from a variety of different people, things I've learned online, and some trial and error as well.
I enjoy cooking a variety of foods, from convenience to comfort foods, as well as international cuisine. You can rest assured that all of my recipes have been actually made, thoroughly tested, and most importantly: tasted! I want you to enjoy my food as much as I do!
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