Air Fryer Baked Brie

This air fryer baked brie is one of the easiest appetizers you can make, and it looks like something straight out of a fancy restaurant.

You wrap a wheel of brie in puff pastry with honey, walnuts, and thyme, then let the air fryer do all the work. In about 15 minutes you get this golden, flaky, melty masterpiece.

I love making this when friends come over because it feels special but takes almost no effort. It’s also great for holidays or really any time you want a warm, shareable snack.

The outside gets perfectly crispy and puffed up, and when you slice into the top, the cheese inside is completely melted and gooey.

Serve it with some crackers and sliced baguette and watch it disappear in minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Incredibly Gooey and Melty – The brie turns into a warm pool of creamy cheese inside the pastry and it is absolutely irresistible.

Golden Crispy Puff Pastry – The air fryer gets that pastry perfectly flaky and golden brown in a way that looks straight out of a bakery.

Sweet and Savory Perfection – The honey and walnuts on top of the warm brie create a flavor combo that will blow your mind.

Impressive but Super Easy – This looks like something fancy from a restaurant but it only takes about 20 minutes to put together.

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) wheel Brie Cheese
• 1 sheet Puff Pastry, thawed
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts
• 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
• 1 large Egg, beaten
• 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt
• Crackers and Sliced Baguette, for serving

How To Make

Step 1

Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it out just enough to smooth the seams. Place the brie wheel in the center of the pastry.

Step 2

Drizzle the top of the brie with honey, then scatter the chopped walnuts and fresh thyme leaves over it. Press the toppings gently so they stay in place.

Step 3

Fold the puff pastry up and over the brie, pulling opposite corners toward the center. Pinch and press the seams together tightly to seal the brie completely inside. Trim away any excess pastry if it becomes too thick in one spot.

Flip the wrapped brie seam-side down and brush the entire surface with beaten egg.

Step 4

Preheat the air fryer to 340 degrees F for 3 minutes. Line the basket with a small piece of parchment paper, then place the wrapped brie on top seam-side down.

Step 5

Air fry at 340 degrees F for 14 to 16 minutes, until the puff pastry is deep golden brown and puffed. Check halfway through and if the top is browning too quickly, loosely tent a small piece of foil over it.

Step 6

Carefully transfer the baked brie to a serving board and let it rest for 5 minutes so the cheese sets just slightly. Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt, slice into the top to reveal the melty cheese, and serve with crackers and sliced baguette.

Tips

Thaw the Puff Pastry the Right Way

Take the puff pastry out of the freezer and let it thaw in the fridge overnight, or on the counter for about 30-40 minutes. You want it cold but flexible enough to unfold without cracking.

If it’s too warm and soft, it gets sticky and hard to work with, and the butter in the pastry starts to melt. That means less puff when it bakes. If it cracks when you unfold it, it’s still too cold – give it a few more minutes.

Seal the Pastry Tightly or the Cheese Will Leak

This is the most important step in the whole recipe. When you fold the pastry up around the brie, make sure every seam is pinched together completely with no gaps at all. Even a tiny opening will let the melted cheese escape during cooking.

After you pinch the seams, press them down firmly with your fingers. Then when you flip it seam-side down, the weight of the brie helps keep everything sealed shut while it cooks.

If you have extra pastry bunching up where the corners meet, trim some of it away. Too much layered pastry in one spot won’t cook through properly and you’ll get a doughy lump on the bottom.

Check at the Halfway Mark

Around the 7-8 minute mark, open the air fryer and take a quick look. Air fryers have hot spots, so one side of the pastry might be browning faster than the other.

If the top is already getting dark, loosely place a small piece of foil over it for the rest of the cook time. Don’t wrap it tightly – just drape it on top so it blocks the direct heat while still letting air circulate around the sides.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different nut or leave the walnuts out entirely?

Absolutely. Pecans and almonds work really well as a substitute and give you a similar crunch. You can also use pistachios for a slightly different flavor.

If you need to skip nuts altogether because of allergies, the brie will still turn out great. The honey and thyme already add plenty of flavor on their own.