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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Easy Air Fryer Baked Camembert

    Published: Oct 12, 2022 · Modified: Mar 11, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 6 Comments

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    An easy air fryer baked camembert recipe with crispy air fryer baguette slices, ready in just 12 minutes! This is oozy, gooey, warm cheese heaven!

    Drizzled with honey and seasoned with fragrant thyme and garlic, this delicious baked camembert is the best thing you will ever taste! It's perfect for Christmas buffets and parties, or do what I do, and enjoy it alone with crackers and a glass of wine!

    Air fryer baked camembert with baguette slices and tomatoes.

    Baked camembert is my idea of food heaven, and with an air fryer, it's now even easier and quicker to make at home!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • What is Camembert?
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • What is an air fryer?
    • 🔪 How to make baked camembert in air fryer
    • 💭 Expert tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More easy air fryer recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    • Easier and quicker to make than in a conventional oven.
    • Simple ingredients.
    • Vary the flavourings to suit what you have in.
    • Great for Christmas and festive buffets.

    Check out my air fryer baked camembert story!

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for baked Camembert.

    Camembert - a whole wheel of camembert, preferably in a wooden box.

    Olive Oil - for drizzling.

    Honey - clear runny honey or swap for maple syrup.

    Garlic - one unpeeled clove of garlic that has been slightly crushed with the flat end of a knife.

    Thyme - half a teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves, or use other woody herbs like rosemary or oregano.

    Salt - a pinch of sea salt for flavour.

    What is Camembert?

    Camembert cheese originates from the region of Normandy in France. It's a moist and soft surface-ripened cow's milk cheese with a unique and rich flavour, variously described as mushroomy, eggy, garlicky, nutty, grassy, and/or fruity!

    🥄 Equipment

    Which air fryer? I use the Ninja Foodi 5.8 litre Grill and Air Fryer with 4 customisable cooking functions including air fry, roast, bake, and dehydrate!

    What is an air fryer?

    Air fryers are small(ish) kitchen appliances that operate like a convection oven—except in a smaller, more concentrated space.

    The air is circulated at a high temperature and evenly around the food, which makes the food cook more quickly than in a conventional oven and helps give foods a crispy coating without the need for lots of oil and fat

    🔪 How to make baked camembert in air fryer

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Preheat the air fryer to 180C (350F). Unwrap the camembert and discard the plastic wrapping, then place it back in the wooden box.

    Two: Cut two slits in the shape of a cross on the top of the camembert (use a sharp pairing knife for this).

    Three: Drizzle/sprinkle the oil, honey, thyme leaves, and sea salt over the rind and place the unpeeled garlic clove on top. Place the camembert into the air fryer basket.

    Four: Air fry for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted. If you want to crisp up slices of bread or baguette, simply place them in the air fryer basket around the camembert cheese for the last 4-5 minutes of cooking.

    Whole Camembert in air fryer basket.

    💭 Expert tips

    • If your camembert doesn't come in a wooden box, simply place the camembert in a small oven-proof baking dish instead or place it on a piece of parchment paper.
    • Preheat your air fryer before air frying the camembert to ensure the middle of the cheese is melted and gooey at the end of cooking.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the air fryer baked camembert with bread (pesto focaccia is nice), part-baked rolls which have been baked in the air fryer, breadsticks, crackers, air fryer pigs in blankets, vegetable sticks such as celery and carrot, and crisp apple slices.

    Dried fruit such as dates and apricots also go well with camembert, or why not place it in the centre of a charcuterie board?

    A baked camembert on a wooden serving board.

    📖 Variations

    • Swap the honey and thyme for cranberry sauce or caramelised onion chutney.
    • Use different herbs such as sage or rosemary.
    • Sprinkle over chopped walnuts or pecan nuts at the end of cooking.
    • Chilli flakes add a lovely spicy warmth.
    • Crispy fried bacon pieces add lots of flavour!
    • Use brie instead of camembert.

    🥡 Storage

    Eat the baked camembert fresh from the air fryer, whilst the cheese is still warm and gooey.

    A baked camembert with slices of air fried baguette.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    What is the difference between camembert and brie?

    Brie is generally milder, with a more creamy flavour, while Camembert has a more intense flavour, with deeper earthy notes. The texture of both cheeses is similar, although ripe brie can be quite runny.

    How long does it take to cook a whole camembert in a Ninja air fryer?

    Air fry the camembert in your Ninja air fryer for 10-12 minutes for the perfect gooey texture. Other air fryer models may differ and I suggest checking the camembert from 8 minutes onwards.

    What happens if the camembert isn't in a wooden box?

    Place the camembert in a small baking dish or on parchment paper.

    Can you air fryer wedges of camembert?

    The rind of the wheel of camembert helps contain the melty oozy cheese. Air frying wedges won't work as the cheese will melt all over the air fryer. Breaded camembert wedges on the other hand can be air fried successfully as the breaded layer prevents the cheese from escaping.

    Can you eat the rind of camembert cheese?

    Yes, the rind of camembert cheese is perfectly safe to eat.

    😋 More easy air fryer recipes

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    • Air fryer scones
    • Air fryer cheese on toast
    • Air fryer sausages
    • Air fryer breakfast frittata
    • Air fryer corn on the cob
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    Baked camembert with thyme leaves and honey.

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    Recipe

    A wheel of air fried camembert on a wooden board with slices of baguette.
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    Easy Air Fryer Baked Camembert

    An easy air fryer baked camembert recipe with crispy air fryer baguette slices, ready in just 12 minutes! This is oozy, gooey, warm cheese heaven!
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine British
    Keyword air fryer baked camembert, baked camembert in air fryer
    Prep Time 1 minute
    Cook Time 12 minutes
    Total Time 13 minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 496kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 250 g Camembert Wheel preferably in wooden box
    • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Honey
    • ½ teaspoon Thyme Leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • 1 Garlic Clove unpeeled and bashed with the flat end of a knife
    • 6 Baguette Slices

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 180C (350F). Unwrap the camembert and discard the plastic wrapping, then place it back in the wooden box.
      250 g Camembert Wheel
    •  Cut two slits in the shape of a cross on the top of the camembert (use a sharp pairing knife for this).
    • Drizzle/sprinkle the oil, honey, thyme leaves, and sea salt over the rind and place the unpeeled garlic clove on top. Place the camembert into the air fryer basket.
      1 teaspoon Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Honey, ½ teaspoon Thyme Leaves, ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt, 1 Garlic Clove
    • Air fry for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted. If you want to crisp up slices of baguette, simply place them in the air fryer basket around the camembert cheese for the last 4-5 minutes of cooking.
      6 Baguette Slices

    Notes

    Expert Tips:
    • If your camembert doesn't come in a wooden box, simply place the camembert in a small oven-proof baking dish instead or place it on a piece of parchment paper.
    • Preheat your air fryer before air frying the camembert to ensure the middle of the cheese is melted and gooey at the end of cooking.
     
    Variations:
    • Swap the honey and thyme for cranberry sauce or caramelised onion chutney.
    • Use different herbs such as sage or rosemary.
    • Sprinkle over chopped walnuts or pecan nuts at the end of cooking.
    • Chilli flakes add a lovely spicy warmth.
    • Crispy fried bacon pieces add lots of flavour!
    • Use brie instead of camembert.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Air Fryer Baked Camembert
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    496
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    34
    g
    52
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    19
    g
    119
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    90
    mg
    30
    %
    Sodium
     
    1456
    mg
    63
    %
    Potassium
     
    245
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    21
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    28
    g
    56
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1049
    IU
    21
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    490
    mg
    49
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sarah

      October 12, 2022 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      The most amazing gooey baked camembert recipe. Love the honey and thyme flavours.

      Reply
    2. Jovita

      October 12, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      Comforting, creamy and gooey! Very nice and interesting recipe of baked camembert 🙂

      Reply
    3. Janessa

      October 12, 2022 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea to bake camembert in an air fryer! And I love that you can even toast the baguette slices at the same time.

      Reply
    4. SW

      October 12, 2022 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      I'm constantly impressed with what you can do with an air fryer. If I show this recipe to my OH we will be having baked camembert every day!

      Reply
    5. Toni

      October 12, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      This is such an amazing appetizer!! My family enjoyed it! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    6. Michelle

      October 20, 2022 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is so smart to cook in the air fryer! And it turned out even more delicious than the baked version. Love the combo of savory garlic and sweet honey

      Reply

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