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Air Fryer Cheeseburger Bombs are fun appetizers that are perfect for a quick snack or fun game day treat.

Bite sized air fryer cheeseburger bombs are the perfect appetizer for family get togethers or for game days.

I love fun appetizers, and these Air Fryer Cheeseburger Bombs are one of my favorites. Made with homemade ground beef meatballs, cheese, and more. Your family and friends are going to devour these quick and easy treats.

If you love quick and easy appetizers, you might also enjoy air fryer Brussel sprouts, air fryer pizza rolls, and air fryer chicken wings.

These cheeseburger bombs only take a few ingredients and you’ll love how quick and easy they are to make.

Ingredients:

  • crescent roll dough
  • 2 pounds hamburger meat
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
Ingredients used to make cheeseburger bombs in the air fryer.
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How to Make Cheeseburger Bombs in the Air Fryer

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. Create meatballs with hamburger meat and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness.

    Homemade meatballs in the basket of the air fryer for cheeseburger bombs

  3. Allow meatballs to cool for a few minutes after air frying.

    Cooked meatballs for cheeseburger bombs in the basket of the air fryer.

  4. Lay out each crescent roll sheet. Add cheese to the top of each dough sheet.

    Hamburger ball on top of cheese and crescent roll to make a Cheeseburger bomb

  5. Top the cheese with a meatball, and then pinch the dough closed and use your hands to round them into little balls.

    Cheeseburger balls in the basket of the air fryer ready to be cooked.

  6. Place the cheeseburger balls into the basket of the air fryer and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.

    Cheeseburger bombs in the basket of the air fryer.

  7. Carefully remove cheeseburger bombs and dip into your favorite sauces such as mustard, ketchup, or BBQ sauce.

    Cheeseburger bomb opened up and ready to eat.

Note: This recipe was made with a 1700 watt 5.8 qt Cosori air fryer. All air fryers cook a little differently. You may need to adjust the cooking time based on your specific brand of air fryer.

FAQs

Can I use premade meatballs for this recipe?

Absolutely! You can use premade fresh or frozen meatballs to make this dish. Just add a little cooking time to the meatballs if you are making them from frozen.

What other options can I use to change up this recipe?

You can change this recipe in several different ways. Consider seasoning the meatballs with your favorite burger seasoning, or simple things such as onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Can I add additional toppings to these cheeseburger bombs?

You can add additional items to the homemade meatballs or just to the burger bombs themselves. Consider adding items such as diced jalapenos, diced onions, or even small pieces of bacon.

You can also use different choices for the cheese such as gouda, mozzarella, or even jalapeno cheddar cheese.

Plate full of air fryer cheeseburger bombs.

Your friends and family are going to love this quick and easy snack! Check out all of our other favorite Easy Air Fryer Recipes.

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4.75 from 4 votes
Servings: 8

Air Fryer Cheeseburger Bombs

Air Fryer Cheeseburger Bombs are fun appetizers that are perfect for a quick snack or fun game day treat.
Prep: 8 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 13 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces crescent roll dough
  • 1 1/2 pounds hamburger meat
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese

Instructions 

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Create meatballs with hamburger meat and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness.
  • Allow meatballs to cool for a few minutes after air frying.
  • Lay out each crescent roll sheet. Add cheese to the top of each dough sheet.
  • Top the cheese with a meatball, and then pinch the dough closed and use your hands to round them into little balls.
  • Place the cheeseburger balls into the basket of the air fryer and cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully remove cheeseburger bombs and dip into your favorite sauces such as mustard, ketchup, or BBQ sauce.

Notes

This recipe was made with a 1700 watt 5.8 qt Cosori air fryer. All air fryers cook a little differently. You may need to adjust the cooking time based on your specific brand of air fryer.
You can use premade fresh or frozen meatballs to make this dish. Just add a little cooking time to the meatballs if you are making them from frozen.
You can change this recipe in several different ways. Consider seasoning the meatballs with your favorite burger seasoning, or simple things such as onion powder, salt, and pepper.
You can add additional items to the homemade meatballs or just to the burger bombs themselves. Consider adding items such as diced jalapenos, diced onions, or even small pieces of bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 418mg, Potassium: 246mg, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 212IU, Calcium: 165mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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