Air Fryer Cheesy Buns

Quick, fluffy cheese buns with a crisp golden cheesy top. No yeast, no kneading and only three ingredients.

Ingredients

2 cups self-raising flour
1 cup milk
1.5 cups grated cheddar cheese, or similar

Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Use the silicone basket insert if you have one.
Place 2 cups self-raising flour into a large bowl. Add 1 cup milk and mix until just combined.
Add 1 cup of cheese. (Set the rest aside for later). Use your hands to gently mix until evenly incorporated. Don’t overwork the dough.
Divide the dough into portions and gently form into balls about the size of a plum.
If you don’t have a silicone basket insert for your air fryer, add baking / parchment paper to the bottom to prevent the buns from sticking. Place the balls into the preheated air fryer basket, leaving a little room between them. Sprinkle the reserved grated cheese over the tops.
Air fry at 180°C for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the buns have risen and the tops are beautifully golden brown.
Serve warm. Split the buns while they’re still hot and serve with butter so it melts straight into the soft, cheesy centre.

These are best eaten warm from the air fryer. If you have leftovers, a few minutes back in the air fryer will freshen them up nicely.
We like cutting them in half then adding adding apricot jam and more cheese to the center.

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