Air Fryer Cheesecake

This air fryer cheesecake will become your go-to dessert in the air fryer. Easy to prep, easy to decorate and so delicious you will want an extra slice.

Made with Oreos and white chocolate and easy to mix and match with other favourite cheesecake flavours.

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Cheesecake In Air Fryer

I love cheesecake and when I think about the cheesecakes that I have had the majority have been no-bake. The idea that you whip up the mixture, chill it and then you have cheesecake.

But if there is a type of cheesecake that is easy to mess up it is a no-bake.

I was recently at a restaurant and our eldest son Kyle ordered cheesecake and they didn’t have any available even though it was on the specials board. I asked why and was told because the cheesecake didn’t set.

It got me thinking about how when I make a baked cheesecake in air fryer it never fails but when I have done a no-bake I have a 75% success rate, and this is from someone that has made a lot of cheesecakes.

So that’s why when I am thinking of something simple that you can prep and then air fry that you can take to a party, a barbecue, etc then it will always be the air fryer baked cheesecake.

Today, we are going to share with you why its in our new air fryer cookbook air fryer easy everyday (get it here) and why Oreo is the best flavour option for your cheesecake.

Air Fryer Easy Everyday

In our first air fryer cookbook, The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook (get it here) we chose to show off an air fryer chocolate cake and a victoria sandwich as the key sweet treats you can make in the air fryer.

So, the plan for book 2 was going to be a baked cheesecake. Much easier than cooking a cake in the air fryer and it can then cool overnight and then be decorated the next day. So easy and perfect for many occasions.

We then tried during the testing process lots of different cheesecake flavours and Dom and I needed to agree on which one worked best. We did strawberry, Biscoff, plain vanilla, but what really amazed us and made us fall in love with it, was an air fryer oreo cheesecake.

It was the bits of cheesecake as you cut into the cheesecake that made the inside of the cheesecake look just as beautiful as the outside.

We also experimented with different cheesecake sizes (more on this further down) and this has now become our most tested and most loved air fryer cheesecake.

Can You Make Cheesecake In An Air Fryer?

Yes, you can make cheesecake in an air fryer and its delicious. An air fried cheesecake is just like a baked cheesecake and once baked you can then decorate it however you wish.

You can also use the air fryer to melt the butter for your cheesecake base as well as using it to bake the cream cheese filling.

Can You Make A Baked Cheesecake The Day Before?

Yes, you sure can make a baked cheesecake the day before and we recommend doing so. For the best results for your cheesecake we place the cheesecake in the fridge overnight and then decorate it the next day.

How Do You Know When Cheesecake Is Done?

The best way to check if a cheesecake is done is firstly to gently tap it and if it has no wobble then this is a good indication.

Secondly, and what we have done in our Air Fryer Easy Everyday cookbook is take an internal temperature with a thermometer. This then ensures that its piping hot in the middle (another indication of a done cheesecake) plus as you do if the cheesecake is under the thermometer won’t come out clean.

What Do You Cook A Cheesecake In?

The most famous container for a cheesecake, is a spring form pan. I don’t think I even owned one, until I made my first ever cheese in the instant pot (it was this instant pot strawberry cheesecake).

The reason for the spring form pan is that it:

• Holds the cheesecake in place
• It has a loose bottom so its easy for removing the cheesecake

You can also get a springform pan in various sizes too. We have a 6 inch, 7 inch and 8 inch in our house. This is the cheesecake spring form pan we recommend.

The 8 inch is perfect for the average basket sized air fryer, but for a dual drawer air fryer like the Ninja you will need a 6 inch.

How To Make Cheesecake Without Springform Pan?

But what if you don’t have a springform pan. Well, the best air fryer baking pan substitute is to make mini ones in ramekins or in little casserole dishes. Then you can make individual ones for one person instead.

These are also good for your first time cheesecake recipe, so that you can make it with confidence, do a smaller one, before deciding if you want to buy some cheesecake springform pans and do it again. 

Or another option when making cheesecake without springform pan is a regular cake pan, and then making sure you grease it so that it will be easy for the cheesecake to come out afterwards.

Ninja Foodi Cheesecake

If you want to make cheesecake in a Ninja Foodi, then you have several options. This is because a Ninja Foodi is a multi-cooker so its not just about it being an air fryer.

You can of course follow this air fryer cheesecake recipe and then use the air fryer button, but the plan B which I also love is to make a cheesecake like you do the instant pot. Which is what we do in our ninja foodi cheesecake and that is pressure cooking it.

It’s delicious and again another really easy cheesecake option.

Cheesecake Ingredients List

Crust – Because we wanted to make a oreo base for your air fryer cheesecake recipe we have used unsalted butter along with crushed oreos for the crust.

Cheese – Of course, the cheesecake starts with cheese and for the best ever, it must include Philadelphia cream cheese and be the full fat version.

Batter. Beyond the delicious cream cheese for the filling, we have also added granulated sugar, vanilla, sour cream, eggs and more Oreos. Because you just can’t have too many Oreos, can you?

Decoration. This cheesecake air fryer recipe also needs decorating. But we wanted to keep it simple, so you didn’t need to have a cake decorating knowledgebase. So, all you need for decorating is white chocolate chunks (or chips) and some more Oreos!

So with those ingredients in mind, you have plenty of Oreos and don’t worry its not too overpowering, just spot on. Though because you don’t use that much of the sour cream you have some left in your fridge for some air fryer homemade chips that you can pair with a sour cream dip.

How To Air Fry Cheesecake?

• Base. Let’s start the process by making the base. Using an air fryer friendly container add the butter and melt in the air fryer at 120c/250f for about 4 minutes. Then transfer to a mixing bowl with crushed Oreos and mix together to create the cheesecake crust. Place into the spring form pan and flatten down.
• Mix. Next let’s make the cheesecake filling. Start by adding to a bowl the cream cheese and the sugar and mixing with a hand mixer until beautifully creamy. Stir in the vanilla and the sour cream and then add the eggs one at a time, mixing as you go until you have a perfectly mixed cheesecake batter.
• Pour. Then pour the batter over the crust, levelling it out so that you have a level cheesecake.
• Cook. Place the springform pan carefully into the air fryer basket and air fry at 160c/320f for 30 minutes. Then let the cheesecake sit in the air fryer for an extra 30 minutes before removing.
• Cool. Leave the cheesecake on your kitchen worktop until cool and then place in the fridge overnight.
• Decorate. The next day using a silicone container, melt the chocolate chunks at 120c/250f for 3 minutes. Then pipe the white chocolate over the cheesecake and then decorate with chocolate chunks and Oreos. 

You have now made a cheesecake air fryer recipe.

Love cheesecake, then you will also love: instant pot strawberry cheesecake, ninja foodi oreo cheesecake, instant pot crème egg cheesecake, or our Thermomix mini egg cheesecake recipe.

How Long To Cook Baked Cheesecake In Air Fryer?

The cooking time for a homemade air fryer baked cheesecake is 30 minutes. This is for a 7 inch sized cheesecake and then we also leave it sat in the air fryer for the same time for it to make use of the residual heat.

Sam & Doms Top Tips For Success

We recommend that when you make the cheesecake that you leave some bigger lumps of the Oreos in the cheesecake batter. Once the cheesecake is sliced into the next day, you can see a lovely pattern from them and it makes the cheesecake look a lot more fancy than it is.

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This is an updated post. We were originally shared how to air fry cheesecake back in 2017, then updated it in 2020 and we are loving the new version that is in our 2^ndair fryer cookbook.

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Air Fryer Cheesecake

By: Sam & Dom

This air fryer cheesecake will become your go-to dessert in the air fryer. Easy to prep, easy to decorate and so delicious you will want an extra slice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

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Equipment

• Air Fryer (this is the Philips one we used)
• Electric Hand Mixer
• Silicone Cake Pans (we have this set)
• 7 Inch Springform Pan

Ingredients 

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For the cheesecake filling

• ▢ 700 g Philadelphia Cream Cheese
• ▢ 250 g Granulated Sugar
• ▢ 3 Tbsp Sour Cream
• ▢ 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• ▢ 2 Large Eggs
• ▢ 100 g Oreos

For the decorating

• ▢ 75 g White Chocolate Chunks
• ▢ 3 Snack Bags Mini Oreos

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Instructions 

• Start by placing the butter in medium chunks into a silicone pan that fits your air fryer. Air fry at 120c/250f for about 4 minutes to melt the butter. Transfer the butter to a mixing bowl and add in crushed Oreos and mix well with a fork. Spoon the mixture into a springform pan pressing it down for a level crust.
  
• Next add to a bowl the cream cheese and the granulated sugar and mix well with a electric hand mixer until creamy and smooth. Add in the sour cream and vanilla and continue mixing, then gradually add in the eggs and mix until you have a creamy, smooth batter. Using a wooden spoon stir in the oreos breaking some bits up and then keeping a few bigger chunks.
  
• Pour the cheesecake batter over the cheesecake crust and then place the springform pan into the air fryer basket.
  
• Air fry cheesecake at 160c/320f for 30 minutes, then do an internal temperature test to make sure it has reached 70c/160f or above. Then close the air fryer drawer and let it sit for 30 minutes and then it can use the hot air fry from the air fryer to keep it cooking. Finally, remove it from the air fryer, place on the worktop to fully cool, before placing it in the fridge overnight.
  
• The next day, the air fryer cheesecake is ready for decorating. Place into a silicone container 2/3 of the chocolate chunks and air fry at 120c/250f for 3 minutes to melt the chocolate. Then either use a piping bag or a spoon to create decorative lines across the top of the cheesecake. Then finish the decorating with some mini Oreos and the remaining white chocolate chunks.
  

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Notes

Dual. If you have an air fryer dual (such as this one we have) we recommend instead making a couple of 4 inch or 6 inch cheesecakes as these will fit better in the narrower drawers.

Please note This cheesecake air fryer recipe was tested in our Philips Air Fryer (its this one). Air fryers vary so adjust if necessary, depending on the quality of your air fryer. Or consult the temperature test on page 18 of The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook.

Nutrition

Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 1.266IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg

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