8 oz Cream cheese (226 g), softened
1 Egg
2 TBS All-purpose Flour
2 TBS Granulated sugar (Can substitute for preferred granulated sweetener of your choice)
2 TBS Semolina (Optional)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Optional, but recommended toppings:
Sour cream
Powdered sugar
Fruit
In a mixing bowl add all ingredients: Cream cheese, egg, flour, sugar, semolina, and baking powder.
Using a spoon or fork, mix all ingredients together until well combined.
Divide the mixture into 6 even parts.
Using your hand pick up a small amount and roll it into a ball
Gently press the ball into a pancake shape and make it 3/4 inch thick. If the pancake is too sticky, gently pat it with a bit of flour.
Place onto air fryer basket or tray, lined with Air Fryer parchment paper. Or use a regular parchment paper cut to fit the basket.
Air fry at 350 F for 5 minutes
Open air fryer, flip each cheesecake on the other side, and fry for an additional 3-4 minutes or until golden brown with a crispy caramelized crust.
Transfer to a plate and serve with your favorite topping, like powdered sugar, and top with some fruits. Delicious with a dollop of sour cream on top. Enjoy!
Earlier I shared a similar recipe for Russian-style Cheesecakes, they are made with Farmer Cheese. It got a lot of attention not only because they’re delish, look beautiful, and easy to make, but also because a lot of readers were confused about where to get Farmer cheese, or what is actually Farmer’s cheese. Farmer’s cheese is similar to cottage cheese and it has dry curd. Farmers cheese can also be purchased in the same aisle where you would normally find cottage cheese or cream cheese.
Please check the Air Fryer cheesecakes (made with Farmer’s cheese). Or click on the image below. Yum!
How to make the Air Fryer Cheesecakes low carb and keto-friendly:
Substitute flour for almond flour and
Substitute sugar for granulated sweetener of your choice
Air Fryer Creamy Cheesecakes
Air Fryer Creamy Cheesecakes
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese (226 g), softened
- 1 Egg
- 2 TBS All-purpose Flour
- 2 TBS Granulated sugar (Can substitute for preferred granulated sweetener of your choice)
- 2 TBS Semolina (Optional) - adds flavor, texture and crunch
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional, but recommended toppings:
- Sour cream
- Powdered sugar
- Fruit
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add all ingredients: Cream cheese, egg, flour, sugar, semolina, and baking powder. (If not using Semolina, add an additional TBS flour)
- Using a spoon or fork, mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 6 even parts.
- Using your hand pick up a small amount and roll it into a ball
- Gently press the ball into a pancake shape and make it 3/4 inch thick. If the pancake is too sticky, gently pat it with a bit of flour.
- Place onto air fryer basket or tray, lined with Air Fryer parchment paper. Or use regular parchment paper, cut to fit the basket.
- Air fry at 350 F for 5 minutes
- Open air fryer, flip each cheesecake on the other side and fry for an additional 3-4 minutes or until golden brown with a crispy caramelized crust.
- Transfer to a plate and serve with your favorite topping, like powdered sugar and top with some fruits. Delicious with a dollop of sour cream on top. Enjoy!
Notes
How to make the Air Fryer Cheesecakes low carb and keto-friendly:
Substitute flour for almond flour and
Substitute sugar for granulated sweetener of your choice
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Can I use almond flour instead of regular flour?
Yes, absolutely. And this will make them low carb and keto friendly
If I don’t have “optional” semolina, how will that impact the end result in terms of taste and texture?
No worries, You can just add an extra tbs or two regular flour or preferred flour. I just love semolina which adds extra crunchiness and texture. Otherwise, they are still delish! (PS: I know I replied to your email. This is for the record)
Are these meant to be served warm/hot? If you chill them before serving does that ruin the texture?
I like them better warm. Although they are still delicious chill. To warm them up, pop into a microwave for 30-40 seconds or back to the air fryer for a minute to crisp them up again
Can you recommend a decent air fryer?
There are so many options. I would be preparing for under 4 people so nothing huge is needed.
Hi Cheryl,
The one that I’m using for 2 years (multiple times a day) is the Cuisinart air fryer oven
Link:
https://amzn.to/394I5SQ
I like it because it has multiple functions and I can peek at the food thru the window. I’m very happy with it. It has a 3-year warranty on it from Cuisinart.
Another one that is highly rated are Ninjas
2 basket-style: https://amzn.to/3aoOY29
Air fryer and pressure cooker: https://amzn.to/3FiVR32
Ninja grill https://amzn.to/2YjeRh1 I’ve seen the food come out of it fantastic looking and delicious
Not sure if I over softened the cream cheese, but even with 4tbs of flour there was no way these would roll into balls. I just dropped them into blobs. I am gluten free, so used bobs gf 1:1 flour. I don’t even know what semolina is, so skipped it. Turned out really good, a little dangerous as they’re so easy and fast to make. Didn’t turn very brown but gf never does. Soft pillowy circles. Will make again, super yum!! Thanks for a great recipe!!
HI Julia, Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad that you loved the recipe.