Air Fryer Chex Mix Recipe

Air Fryer Chex Mix Recipe is a yummy snack idea that can be made in about ten minutes.

This crunchy snack offers a perfect balance of savory and salty flavors in every bite.

What is Chex Snack Mix?

Chex snack mix is a delicious savory and crunchy snack made by baking a mixture of (Chex cereal), pretzels, nuts, and seasonings until golden brown.

I like that making this in an air fryer is so easy to do!

Did you try my Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chips?

Those bagel chips are also a delicious crunchy snack that can be made in an air fryer. Both this snack mix and those bagel chips would go great when served together for your next snack adventure.

To make this recipe even easier to make you can use prepackaged Chex seasoning that has the ingredients already measured out. You can find a selection of Chex mix seasonings here.

Why we love this easy Chex mix recipe.

This is a simple recipe that everyone can enjoy. It can be made in about ten minutes.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Making this recipe yourself means that you know everything that goes into it.
• Personalizing this snack is as simple as adding chocolate candy or using another kind of cereal.
• Clean up is a breeze since you are using an air fryer to make this recipe.
• Chex mix is a great tasting crunchy snack that about everyone can agree on.
• This is the perfect snack to put out at parties, movie night, or backyard barbecues.
• Leftovers can be easily stored to enjoy later.

Ingredients needed to make air fryer Chex Mix.

• Chex Cereal. An alternative cereal or off brand similar cereal can be used.
• Cheerios Cereal. Another cereal with a different size and shape.
• Pretzels I like sticks and mini twists for a variety of shapes.
• Peanuts. Roasted and unsalted were used in my mix but, you can also use another flavor in this recipe.
• Oyster Crackers. These crackers hold on to the seasonings well.
• Butter. Salted butter was used in my mix.
• Seasonings. Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and pepper were used in my mix. Another option is to simply use Chex mix seasonings .
• Worcestershire sauce Adds a tangy sweet and sour flavor to balance out the ingredients.

Tips for making the best homemade Chex Mix

Stirring or shaking the basket while the mix is air frying is important. Not only will this allow everything to bake evenly crisp, it will help prevent burning.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Using real butter is essential to the flavor of this recipe. While you may be tempted to use margarine or an alternative but, real butter has the best flavor for this one.
2. Worcester sauce is the key ingredient when it comes to seasoning this snack recipe. I would not skip it if you want your snack mix to taste similar to the original.
3. Seasoning is also a key ingredient that should not be skimped on. You can use a low salt seasoning if needed.
4. What kind of Chex cereal works best in this recipe? While you could use the Chex of your choice, popular choices are corn, rice, and wheat.
5. Can you add other kind of crunchy snack to the mix? Small crackers, bagel chips, or rice cracker mix work in this recipe too.
6. Can this recipe be made in an oven? This is a smaller batch recipe that can be easily made in an oven baked at 250 until crisp (45-50 minutes).

How to make Air Fryer Chex Mix

Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Air Fry Time:7 minutes .
Servings: 7 servings .

1. In a large bowl, combine together the Cereal(s), pretzels, peanuts, and oyster crackers. Use a ladle or a couple of large wooden spoons to toss the ingredients.
2. Next in a small saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter. Once your butter has melted you can carefully whisk in the seasonings and the worcester sauce.
3. Pour half of the butter mixture over the ingredients in the bowl and toss the ingredients well. Then repeat the process with the remaining butter mixture.
4. When all of the ingredients in the large bowl have been coated with the butter mixture, you can transfer the mix to your air fryer. If the mixture does not all fit in the basket, you may need to make this recipe in batches .
5. Air fry the mixture at 350 for four minutes then toss or shake the basket.
6. Continue to air fry the mix for three minutes or until crisp.
7. Allow the mix to cool before enjoying.

Expert Tip 👉 After air frying, I like to transfer my check mix to a rimmed baking sheet that is lined with paper towels while it cools. Doing this allows the Chex mix to completely dry out and become more crispy.

How to store Chex mix.

Once the mix has fully cooled and is crunchy, it should be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, it should keep for a couple of weeks at room temperature or up to a few months when frozen.

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Air Fryer Chex Mix, a simple and tasty snack recipe made in about 10 minutes with cereal, pretzels, and seasonings.

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