How to Make Air Fryer Pão de Queijo - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Brazilian cuisine, then you're probably already familiar with Pão de Queijo. This delicious cheese bread is a popular snack in Brazil and is loved for its soft, chewy texture and slightly salty, cheesy flavor. Traditionally, Pão de Queijo is made with tapioca flour and cheese, and it's typically baked in the oven. However, with the rise in popularity of air fryers, many people are now turning to this handy kitchen appliance to make their Pão de Queijo.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sweet manioc starch (polvilho doce) (such as Yoki®)
  • ¾ cup sour manioc starch (polvilho azedo) (such as Yoki®)
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 20

  • Preheat an air fryer to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix sweet manioc and sour manioc starches together in a bowl until fully combined.
  • Combine milk, water, olive oil, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add starches. Stir until liquid is absorbed; mixture will be very dry. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool just until safe to handle.
  • Add eggs to starch mixture in the saucepan; mix until smooth and dough pulls away from the sides. Add Cheddar cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; mix well.
  • Using gloved or lightly oiled hands, pinch off a golfball-sized piece of dough, roll into a ball, and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining dough. Line the air fryer with a piece of parchment paper. Place balls into the basket in batches, approximately 1 inch apart.
  • Bake in the air fryer until browned outside, 8 to 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining balls.
  • Nutrition

    97 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 185mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 18mg