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Who can resist a delicious cheese bread, especially when it comes out hot from the oven, with a crispy crust on the outside and a soft and creamy interior? Traditional to Minas Gerais cuisine, cheese bread has conquered the whole of Brazil, and now you can prepare it in a more practical and quick way using the air fryer. This version is perfect for those who love the homemade flavor, but want to optimize preparation time and, of course, save energy.

We will teach you a simple and delicious recipe for cheese bread in the airfryer, which is super tasty and fluffy, with that irresistible crunchiness on the outside and creaminess on the inside. Let's go!

Ingredients

2 cups of sweet cassava starch
1 cup of grated semi-cured cheese (can be replaced with standard Minas cheese or Parmesan cheese, if preferred)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional, but will make the cheese bread tastier)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup oil (or 1/4 cup melted butter)
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to your preference)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder (optional, to help add more lightness)
1/2 cup water (if necessary, to give the dough consistency)

Preparation:

1. Preparing the dough

In a large bowl, place the sweet cassava starch, semi-cured cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and yeast (if using). Mix the dry ingredients well. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and oil (or butter) until lukewarm, then pour this mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well until it forms a moist crumble.

2. Adding the eggs

Once the dough is moist, add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until the dough is smooth. If you think the dough is too dry, add a little water (about 1/4 cup) until it reaches the right consistency. The dough should be sticky, but not too liquid.

3. Shaping the cheese breads

With your hands greased with oil or a little water, shape small balls of dough. The ideal size is about the size of a walnut, but you can make them bigger or smaller, depending on your preference. Try to make the balls as uniform as possible so that they bake evenly.

4. Preheating the airfryer

Before placing the cheese bread balls in the air fryer, it is important to preheat it to 180°C for about 5 minutes. This helps ensure that the cheese breads are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

5. Baking the cheese breads

Place the dough balls in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them so they can rise as they bake. Do not overcrowd the basket, as air needs to circulate for the cheese bread to bake evenly.

Bake the 180°C for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese breads are golden and crispy. The time may vary depending on the size of the balls and the power of your air fryer, so it's a good idea to keep an eye on the process.

6. Serving

Carefully remove the cheese breads from the air fryer (they will be very hot) and serve immediately. They are perfect for a quick snack, for breakfast or afternoon tea, accompanied by a cup of coffee or natural juice.

Tips

Cheese: Use fresh, good-quality cheeses. Semi-cured cheese is the most traditional for this recipe, but you can also vary it with other types, such as standard Minas cheese, Prato cheese or even Parmesan cheese.
Texture: If you prefer your cheese bread to be creamier on the inside, simply add a little more milk or oil to the dough. For a firmer cheese bread, reduce the amount of liquid a little.
Variety: You can add seasonings to the dough, such as oregano, garlic powder, black pepper or even a little chopped onion to give it a special touch.
Ball size: The size of the dough balls can affect the cooking time. If you make smaller balls, the cooking time may be shorter; if you make larger balls, the cooking time may be slightly longer.

Changes

Cheese bread with filling: For a stuffed version, you can place a piece of cheese inside each dough ball before shaping it. The cheese will melt as it bakes, creating a delicious surprise in the middle.
Tapioca cheese bread: For a gluten-free version, replace the sweet cassava starch with tapioca flour. The flavor and texture are similar, but the cheese bread will have a different twist.
Cheese bread with herbs: For an aromatic touch, add fresh herbs, such as basil or rosemary, to the dough before shaping the balls.