Crispy Baked Boursin Cheese Dip
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about hosting, it’s this: people don’t remember how perfectly you set the table, but they do remember the food, especially the snacks you put out before dinner.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 block Boursin cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Freeze the Boursin for 15–20 minutes. This helps it hold its shape while breading.
- Lightly dust the cheese with flour, then dip it into the beaten egg.
- Roll it gently in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place it in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 375°F for 4-6 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Carefully remove and let it rest for a few minutes (the inside will be molten).
- Spoon honey over the top, add some herbs if you’re feeling fancy, and serve with crackers or crostini.
Notes
This little gem of a recipe has become my go-to holiday appetizer because it’s ridiculously easy, looks fancy, and has that perfect mix of creamy, crispy, and sweet heat that makes people hover near the snack table like they’re guarding it. Plus, it’s made in the air fryer, which means zero stress and no greasy mess.
I still remember the first time I made this. It was one of those “throw something together and hope for the best” moments before our annual Christmas party. I had a box of Boursin, a jar of red pepper jelly, and a wild idea that maybe, just maybe, the air fryer could crisp it up. Spoiler alert: it worked so well that now my friends text me weeks before Christmas asking if I’m making “that cheese thing” again.
Why You’ll Love It:
It’s foolproof. It’s beautiful. And it tastes like something from a fancy cocktail party, but you made it in under 15 minutes while still in your sweatpants.
This one’s for all my fellow snack-board lovers, last-minute hosts, and air fryer enthusiasts who just want something that wows without the stress. Trust me, once you make this Crispy Boursin with Red Pepper Jelly, it’s going to be a permanent part of your holiday appetizer lineup. It's also perfect for those days you just want to binge all the Hallmark movies.