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Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake

Published April 17, 2023 | Updated April 17, 2023 | By Mandy & Jane

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Let’s be honest; who doesn’t love a good slice of cheesecake? But have you ever tried making air fryer strawberry cheesecake? Seriously, this recipe is a game-changer. The air fryer gives the cheesecake a fluffy, creamy texture, and the strawberries add a sweet, fruity flavor that will have you coming back for more.

A slice of air fryer strawberry cheesecake on a plate.

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We love cheesecake, anything from the delicious pecan pie cheesecake, oven-baked strawberry cheesecake, or the delicious creme brulee cheesecake.

A slice of strawberry cheesecake being served on a cake slice.

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But you don’t always want to turn the oven on, especially in the summertime, and if you like to air fry, then you’re going to love this cheesecake air fryer recipe.

Why you’ll love this easy cheesecake recipe

  • No need to turn your kitchen oven on.
  • This decadent dessert is quick and easy and has no need for a water bath.
  • You can customize the toppings to suit your preferences.
  • Perfect make-ahead dessert for summer BBQs, tailgates, and dinner parties.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients needed; strawberry topping, Graham cracker crust, sour cream, cream cheese, lemon, vanilla extract, and eggs.

Cheesecake is always a good idea, but when you make it in an air fryer with fresh strawberries, it’s a great idea! This recipe is quick, easy, and oh-so-tasty.

How to make air fryer strawberry cheesecake with step-by-step instructions

It’s easy to make air fryer cheesecake if you follow our simple instructions.

A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

For the Homemade Graham Cracker Crust

Place a parchment paper round in your pan, and double wrap your pan with foil.

Using a food processor or blender, blitz the Graham crackers until they are fine crumbs.

Then, place the Graham cracker crumbs in a small mixing bowl and stir in the sugar, then the melted butter. The crumb mixture should be grainy; if there are any big chunks of cracker, break them up.

Someone mixing Graham cracker crumbs together.
Combine Graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
Graham cracker crumbs pressed into a pan.
Press the crumb mixture into a cake pan and freeze for 25 minutes.

Pour the crumb mixture into a 7-inch cake pan, and using your hands, press down on the crumbs so that the base and the sides are covered; you don’t want to press too hard; just ensure that it’s no longer crumbly.

Use the back of a spoon to compact the edges of the base.

Freeze the cake pan for 25 – 30 minutes

For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling

Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a handheld electric mixer on high speed, beat your room-temperature cream cheese.

Cheesecake mixture with vanilla just added in a bowl.
Mix softened cream cheese, vanilla, cream, and lemon zest and beat until combined.
Eggs added to cheesecake mixture.
Add eggs one at a time and beat until just combined.

Then add vanilla extract, sour cream, sugar, and lemon zest, and beat until it is just combined. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until they are just combined.

Pour the cream cheese mix mixture onto the cracker crust.

Remove air bubbles by banging the tin down on your work surface. Place the pan into the air fryer basket.

Cheesecake uncooked in an air fryer basket.
Place the pan in your air fryer basket.
Baked cheesecake in an air fryer basket.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes.

Bake for 20 minutes at 300°F/150°C; when you jiggle the pan, the cheesecake should wobble, but the center of the cheesecake should not look loose and wet.

If you need to bake for longer, then do it in 90 seconds increments.

Once cooked, turn off your air fryer but leave the cheesecake in it for 10 – 15 minutes to cool.

Transfer it to a wire rack (still in the pan) and cool until room temperature.

For the Strawberry Topping

We love making our topping with fresh strawberries, but you could use strawberry pie filling if you prefer.

Divide the fresh strawberries in half and set aside. Place one half in a food processor or blender and puree.

Transfer to a pot and add the cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; heat over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

Pureed strawberries, cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice.
Add pureed strawberries, cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla, and boil.
Cooked strawberry topping in a pan.
Remove from the heat and let cool.
Someone spooning strawberry topping over a baked cheesecake.
Add the strawberry topping to the cheesecake.

Remove from the heat and add the remaining strawberries, stir to combine and taste; adjust the lemon or sugar if desired; as the sauce cools, it will naturally thicken.

Allow the strawberry topping to cool fully before using it.

When ready to serve, pour the strawberry sauce over the cheesecake, slice, serve, and enjoy!

Strawberry cheesecake on a cake stand.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Preheat
    We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, then you probably won’t need to. 
  • Frozen strawberries
    Fresh strawberries are always best to use, but if you only have frozen strawberries, then ensure that they are thoroughly defrosted before use.
  • Watch closely
    Air fryers cook differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them.
  • Storage
    Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days and freeze them for up to 3 months.

How to store leftover strawberry cheesecake

Store leftover air-fried cheesecake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

You can also freeze the strawberry cheesecake for up to 3 months.

A slice of strawberry cheesecake being served on a cake slice.

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A slice of delicious air fryer strawberry cheesecake.
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Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake

If you're a cheesecake lover, you need to try making it in an air fryer. Not only does it cut down on cooking time, but it also produces a cheesecake that's light and fluffy, with a perfectly crispy crust. And when you add strawberries to the mix, it's pure dessert magic!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Servings8
Calories424
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

1 x 7-inch Springform pan
1 x 7-inch Parchment paper optional but recommended
Air fryer

Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 cup Graham crackers
  • 1½ tbsp Sugar
  • 2½ Butter melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup Sour cream
  • ⅔ cup Sugar
  • 1 Lemon zest
  • 2 Eggs

For the Strawberry Topping

  • 1½ lbs Strawberries cleaned, hulled, and halved
  • 1½ tsp Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Sugar add more if needed
  • 1½ tbsp Lemon juice
  • ¼ Lemon zest
  • 1 Vanilla extract
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

For the Graham Cracker Crust

  • Place a parchment paper round in your pan, and double wrap your pan with foil.
  • Using a food processor or blender, blitz the Graham crackers until they are fine crumbs. Then, place the crumbs in a mixing bowl and stir in the sugar, then the melted butter. The crumb mixture should be grainy; if there are any big chunks of cracker, break them up.
    1 cup Graham crackers, 1½ tbsp Sugar, 2½ Butter
  • Pour the crumb mixture into a 7-inch cake pan and using your hands press down on the crumbs so that the base and the sides are covered; you don't want to press too hard; just ensure that it's no longer crumbly. Use the back of a spoon to compact the edges of the base.
  • Freeze the cake pan for 25 – 30 minutes

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a handheld electric mixer on high speed beat your softened cream cheese. Then add vanilla extract, sour cream, sugar, and lemon zest, and beat until it is just combined. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until they are just combined.
    16 oz Cream cheese, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, ⅔ cup Sour cream, ⅔ cup Sugar, 1 Lemon zest, 2 Eggs
  • Pour the mixture into the cracker crust. Remove air bubbles by banging the tin down on your work surface. Place the pan into the air fryer basket.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 300°F/150°C; when you jiggle the pan, the cheesecake should wobble, but the center of the cheesecake should not look loose and wet. If you need to bake for longer, then do it in 90 seconds increments. Once cooked, turn off your air fryer but leave the cheesecake in it for 10 – 15 minutes to cool, then place it in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours, but preferably overnight.

For the Strawberry Topping

  • Divide the strawberries in half and set aside. Place one half in a food processor or blender and puree. Transfer to a pot and add the cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; heat over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil.
    1½ lbs Strawberries, 1½ tsp Cornstarch, 3 tbsp Sugar, 1½ tbsp Lemon juice, ¼ Lemon zest, 1 Vanilla extract
  • Remove from the heat and add the remaining strawberries, stir to combine and taste; adjust the lemon or sugar if desired, as the sauce cools, it will naturally thicken. Allow to fully cool before use.
  • When ready to serve, pour the strawberry sauce over the cheesecake, slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Preheat
     We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, then you probably won’t need to. 
  • Frozen strawberries
     Fresh strawberries are always best to use, but if you only have frozen strawberries, then ensure that they are thoroughly defrosted before use.
  • Watch closely
     Air fryers cook differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them.
  • Storage
     Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days and freeze them for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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