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Air Fryer Mexican Cheese Dip

Silk smooth and flavorful queso dip.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 382 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (120g) Mexican cheese
  • 4-6 jalapeños chopped
  • 10 ounces (283g) canned Mexican tomatoes
  • ½ cup (125g) salsa
  • 2 cups (240g) cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese shredded
  • ½ cup (100g) milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees F / 149 degrees C.
  2. Mix all the ingredients into an oven-safe container.
  3. Place the container into the air fryer basket and air fry for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  4. When the dip is hot and bubbly, remove it from the air fryer.
  5. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Select an oven-safe container that will hold all of the ingredients and fit inside of your air fryer. 
  • If you prefer white queso dip, select white cheddar. 
  • Canned tomatoes with green chiles come in a variety of heat levels and some even have onion powder, or garlic powder added to them. If you can’t find Mexican tomatoes you can use regular canned tomatoes and add canned green chiles, garlic powder, and onion powder to spice them up. 
  • For perfectly melted cheese, shredded cheese will melt easier than cubbed cheese. I prefer freshly shredded cheese over bagged cheese.
  • Stirring frequently will help you reach the desired consistency. Stir the queso dip every 10 minutes. 
  • Don’t overcook the queso dip or it can become oily. 
  • If the dip is too thick you can adjust the consistency by adding more milk and stirring frequently for a silky sauce.
  • Air fryers all work differently so use these times as a guide and adjust based on your specific air fryer. 
  • Gently reheat in the microwave so the leftover queso dip doesn’t separate and become oily. 
  • Serve queso dip recipe warm as the dip will harden as it cools.
  • Select an oven-safe container that will hold all of the ingredients and fit inside of your air fryer. 
  • If you prefer white queso dip, select white cheddar. 
  • Canned tomatoes with green chiles come in a variety of heat levels and some even have onion powder, or garlic powder added to them. If you can’t find Mexican tomatoes you can use regular canned tomatoes and add canned green chiles, garlic powder, and onion powder to spice them up. 
  • For perfectly melted cheese, shredded cheese will melt easier than cubbed cheese. I prefer freshly shredded cheese over bagged cheese.
  • Stirring frequently will help you reach the desired consistency. Stir the queso dip every 10 minutes. 
  • Don’t overcook the queso dip or it can become oily. 
  • If the dip is too thick you can adjust the consistency by adding more milk and stirring frequently for a silky sauce.
  • Air fryers all work differently so use these times as a guide and adjust based on your specific air fryer. 
  • Gently reheat in the microwave so the leftover queso dip doesn’t separate and become oily. 
  • Serve queso dip recipe warm as the dip will harden as it cools.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 633mg (26%) Potassium 293mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1301IU (26%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 473mg (47%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382

% Daily Value*

Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 633mg 26%
Potassium 293mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1301IU 26%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 473mg 47%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.