Air-Fryer Cheesecake Recipe (2024)

Recipe from Rebecca Abbott and Jennifer West

Adapted by Christina Morales

Air-Fryer Cheesecake Recipe (1)

Total Time
1 hour, plus cooling and chilling
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4(945)
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This recipe for an air-fryer cheesecake shows the potential of the appliance and the creativity of people, who seem willing to try making anything in the machine. Four months after Rebecca Abbott bought her first air fryer, she was stunned when she made a perfect cheesecake in it — no cracks or dips. She created this recipe, along with Jennifer West, for their blog, Air Frying Foodie. (The two included a cookies and cream version in their cookbook, “Air Fryer Beginner Recipes.”) This cheesecake is done in a fraction of the time it would take to bake one and looks beautiful, especially with cherry pie filling on top. —Christina Morales

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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

  • 6tablespoons/84 grams salted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
  • cups/138 grams graham crackers, finely crushed
  • 24ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2large eggs
  • 1(14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1(28-ounce) can cherry pie filling (optional)

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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

740 calories; 45 grams fat; 26 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 73 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 35 grams sugars; 12 grams protein; 522 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Air-Fryer Cheesecake Recipe (2)

Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Brush melted butter on the bottom and sides of a 7- or 8-inch springform pan that fits in your air fryer. Line the bottom with parchment paper and brush with melted butter.

  2. Step

    2

    In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter with a spoon until the mixture is the texture of coarse meal. Transfer the graham cracker mixture to the prepared pan and press evenly with the spoon to form a level crust.

  3. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer and a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until creamy and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs, condensed milk and vanilla, and beat on medium speed, occasionally scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl, until completely smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Step

    4

    Put the pan with the crust into the air fryer, then pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust. It should almost reach the rim of the pan. Close the air fryer lid and turn the air fryer setting to bake.

  5. Step

    5

    Bake the cheesecake at 300 degrees until the top is lightly browned and the center jiggles slightly, 25 to 35 minutes. It may take a little more or less time depending on the air fryer.

  6. Step

    6

    Carefully remove the springform pan from the air fryer, let it sit at room temperature for about 1 hour, and then cool it in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours. When ready to eat, remove the cheesecake from the pan. Slice with a warm knife, wiping it clean between cuts. If desired, top with cherry pie filling.

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CBG

Can you use a convection oven instead for this recipe?

Catherine

If you fold a piece of aluminum foil into a 2" strip you can use it to lower and raise the springform pan more easily (and safely).

Cambro

As I understand it, yes. A convection oven and air fryer are essentially the same thing. I’d like to hear from other minds on this as well…

Patti

I made this today. What a cinch!!I had some gingerbread cookies in the freezer from Christmas. Pulsed them in the FP with some melted butter. Baked in regular oven @ 375 12 mins. I wanted a crispy crust. Continued with the recipe, as written. Added a little vanilla bean paste along with the vanilla. I wanted those little specks of vanilla bean. Made a sling out of foil to ease lifting the cheesecake out of AF. My 6” springform pan fit perfectly in the AF. Baked @ 300 for 30. Will make again!!

Vicky

I have a smaller air fryer and springform, so halving the recipe worked well for two 5" pans (only have the one pan so air fried separately if that matters). Cooking for 14 min worked perfectly.

Jessica

An "air fryer" IS a convection oven. So, yes! :-)

cali cooks

Made this exactly as the recipe called for but left off the cherry pie filling on top and it was yummy! Thank you to the recipes creators for this fast and easy way to make cheesecake. Condensed milk might sound unusual but it does the trick. Try it — you just might like it, condensed milk haters!

cali cook

Replaced 6 oz of cream cheese with sour cream to add some tangy twang as mentioned by others and left out 3 oz of condensed milk to account for additional moisture of the sour cream. Turned out perfect and will make again. This recipe is a keeper!

Christina Morales

Hi there! It should work fine. I tested this recipe using a Ninja Foodi. Just make sure to keep an eye on the wiggling and the time. It varies in each air fryer, but we've tried to add a good range. Thanks so much for your interest, let me know what you think.Christina Morales

Christina Morales

Hi Linda, The air fryer setting in your oven should work. The developers of this recipe, Jessica and Rebecca, both have ovens with air fryer features in them and have used the basic settings for their recipes, like this cheesecake. Keep an eye on the wiggling and the way the top looks to measure if it's done. We included a generous time range since air fryers are all different. Thanks for your interest, and let me know what you think. Christina Morales

Laura

This is by far the easiest and most delicious cheesecake I've ever made! My friends loved the fluffy texture and the fact it was not too sweet. The one hint I have for the crust is to sift the graham crackers so that you have a consistent texture and it's easy to work with.

Eric Leif Peters

I also used Oreos for the crust.

Eric Leif Peters

I made a chocolate version. I melted 4 oz. 70% cacao chocolate and 2 T cocoa powder in the condensed milk with 2 extra T milk to help keep it liquid. I have an Instant Pot with an air fryer lid and it took 35 minutes. Perfect!

Bridget B

This was absolutely fool proof and delightfully delicious. I can’t wait to try different versions of this cheesecake base.

Susan

I was skeptical...really - a chase cake in the air fryer???I should have trusted Sam and crew as it was simple, quick and great tasting!

Janet

Wow is this ever good! First time ever to make a cheesecake. I used my Cuisinart basket air fryer to bake it in.

Jenny

Instead of cherry topping, try a drizzle of good EVOO, a pinch of sea salt & a lemon slice.

Lora Brody

I made this at high altitude (7,000) feet and added 10 more minutes to the cooking time. The top was nicely browned and the center was quite jiggly. Just took it out of the air fryer so I need t wait til it’s refrigerated to judge the final result. I made both the crumb crust and then the batter in the food processor which cut the prep time by half and the number of bowls/utensils required in half as well. Batter was silky smooth and lump freeI,also added some candied ginger to the batter.

Sierra Morgan

This will be my go-to cheesecake recipe. Will experiment with adding a tablespoon or two of sour cream.

Ronnie C in CT

This recipe is great. Made this a few times, comes out nicely. A bit o’air fryer fun…

Christine

Meh. No sure what I did wrong, but this was vertically challenged. Maybe I over mixed it, but it was very difficult to smooth out the mix. I wonder if I should have nuked the cream cheese to soften it even more than it was. Also, I wonder if the temp on air fryer was too high. I did reduce it to 280 and had to cover the CC to prevent further darkening. All-in-all, I wouldn’t make this again…

Deb

Do you pre-heat the air fryer or just put it in cold?

Muriel Storrie

Doesn’t take me more than 10 minutes more to bake in oven…..just sayin’.

Lorene S

used coconut condensed milk and Kite Hill Cream Cheese as I'm allergic to cow's milk.

Amanda

This was great—easy and guests loved it.

EdH

I'm not a big fan of cheesecake but decided to make this one for my wife's Valentine. I followed the recipe ingredients exactly but did a lot of extra beating to fully emulsify the batter. After baking 25 minutes @ 300 the top crust was browned but the "jiggle"wasn't slight so I reduced the temp to 275 and kept checking and jiggling until the crust was very well browned and the jiggle had lessened. Following directions, and with a thickened blueberry compote (wife's), it was delightful! 5*

Judith

I’m confused by the cracker crumb ingredient listing: 1 1/4 cups crackers, finely crushed, implies measuring the crackers before crushing them. Can that be right?

Emily

No, "finely crushed" describes the crackers.

Barney

Hmm - how about swapping that condensed milk for canned coconut milk instead? Anyone tried it?

Molly

Wow. I was not expecting this to be good… it seemed too easy to be true. But after about 5-7 minutes of hands on work, this created a fantastic cheesecake. I did use some leftover macadamia shortbread cookies with chocolate chips as the base as it’s what I had on hand… omg. Amazing. Cannot wait to experiment with flavor variations! I used a 7 inch springform pan and 35 minutes was exactly perfect.

J. Marty

Super easy and delicious. I made this yesterday jumping between the recipe and the Youtube video. I have the same air fryer so it was a snap and tasted great! You need to use an 8" springform pan for the Cosori Air Fryer used in video and it fits perfectly. I made the crust with Biscoff cookies. It will be my go to for easy dessert the cooking time for me was about 35 minutes, an hour cooling then in the fridge.

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FAQs

Can you use a springform pan in an air fryer? ›

Brush melted butter on the bottom and sides of a 7- or 8-inch springform pan that fits in your air fryer. Line the bottom with parchment paper and brush with melted butter.

What not to do when making cheesecake? ›

16 Mistakes You're Making With Homemade Cheesecake
  1. Working with cold ingredients. Hobo_018/Getty Images. ...
  2. Using whipped cream cheese. ...
  3. Using low-fat cream cheese. ...
  4. Undermixing your cheesecake. ...
  5. Not diversifying your cheeses. ...
  6. Not being careful with your eggs. ...
  7. Only making plain cheesecake. ...
  8. Baking in anything but a springform pan.
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Why is my cheesecake too much air? ›

When the batter is overmixed, too much air is added and will cause your cake to rise in the oven and then collapse and crack when being removed. Don't overbake your cake. It may crack if it's too dry.

Can I use any cake tin in an air fryer? ›

You can use any ovenproof dish or mold in the Philips Airfryer, whether it is made of glass, ceramic, metal, or silicone. You can also use silicone or paper cupcake cups or molds to bake cupcakes, muffins, or small gratins.

Do you need a special pan to bake in an air fryer? ›

Typically, materials you can use in a traditional oven are built to withstand heat and can be used in an air fryer as well. This means that high quality, heat-resistant silicone, stoneware and aluminum pans are all possible options when cooking in the air fryer.

Is it better to overcook or undercook cheesecake? ›

Avoid Overcooking

DON'T overbake. Overbaking a cheesecake can cause cracks on the surface.

Why is my cheesecake still jiggly after baking? ›

When you shake the pan and a 2 in (5.1 cm) area in the center jiggles slightly, the cheesecake is done. If there is a large, jiggly area, or if liquid breaks the surface or sloshes over the edges of the pan, the cheesecake is not finished cooking.

What does an undercooked cheesecake look like? ›

An underbaked cheesecake will ripple and jiggle noticeably. The key to a perfect cheesecake is a subtle wiggle—not a sloshy jiggle. Because cheesecakes are part of the baked custard family, you can use this technique not just for them, but for classic creme brulee and old-fashioned baked custards.

What does adding an extra egg to cheesecake do? ›

I also add an extra yolk, which enhances the cake's velvety texture. (Whites tend to lighten the cake, which is actually fine — if you don't feel like separating that fourth egg and don't mind some extra airiness in the texture, just add in the whole egg.)

When should you not eat cheesecake? ›

Eggs and milk have high protein and moisture content, and they're the primary ingredients in cheesecake, so when cheesecake is left at room temperature, conditions are ripe for bacteria to multiply. According to the USDA's Food Keeper App, cheesecake should be consumed within 5 to 7 days of refrigeration.

Should I use parchment paper for cheesecake? ›

Line the pan with parchment paper, which should come 2 inches above the top of the pan. This keeps the batter from spilling out—the cheesecake rises quickly. Start by spraying the pan with nonstick cooking spray. This will act as the glue for the parchment paper to stay in place.

Does overmixed cheesecake still taste good? ›

Over mixing a cheesecake filling incorporates too much air, which the heavy base can't hold. That may make if rise and fall and change the texture. The bigger issue, I think, is the water in the cream cheese comes out and that makes for a grainy texture and possibly wet, broken cake filling.

Should you whisk or paddle cheesecake? ›

Overbeating can cause the cheesecake to crack when you bake it. When you're combining the sugar, cream cheese, eggs, and other ingredients, do it on medium-low speed. The paddle attachment (as opposed to the whip attachment) of a stand mixer is best so that you don't beat too much air into the batter.

Is overmixed cheesecake still good? ›

With a few basic tips your cheesecake will bake rich, creamy and more fantastic than ever. Follow our tips for fabulous results. Avoid Overmixing: Unlike other cakes, where beating air into the batter is key, overmixed cheesecake can rise, fall and then crack from that excess air.

What can you use instead of an air fryer pan? ›

A perforated pan (sometimes called a perforated crisper tray) allows air to circulate under and around your food for even crisping. If you don't have one, you can use an oven-safe cooling rack. Line the bottom of your oven with aluminum foil or put a baking sheet under the rack below to catch any drips or crumbs.

What kind of bakeware can you use in air fryer? ›

There are air fryer-sized options for just about every type of bakeware, including muffin and springform pans. To bake smaller batches of lasagna, focaccia, cakes, and cornbread, I measured the size of my air fryer and went for a small, deep baking dish like this 6-inch square one from Wilton.

When not to use a springform pan? ›

When Not to Use. You shouldn't use a springform pan when you're baking a cheesecake or custard, such as flan, in a water bath.

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