Air Fryer Chex Mix is an easy, gluten-free snack that is perfectly crispy and ready in minutes. It’s made with simple ingredients found right in your pantry and then cooked in the air fryer. This mix is perfect to serve at holiday parties, game day parties, or just as an everyday munchie treat!
Do you love a good Chex Mix for the holidays? We sure do. This Air Fryer Chex Mix is perfect to pair with these Air Fryer Seasoned Pretzels. Air Fryer Chex Mix is a great twist on the classic, but with all that same crunchy, savory flavor! This is a great option to make small batches, too.
What you’ll love about this recipe:
- Easy to Make Gluten-Free!
- Ready in 10 Minutes or Less!
- Customize with your favorite cereals and add-ins!
- Perfectly crispy every single time.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Chex Mix:
- Rice or Corn Chex Cereal
- Cheerios
- Pretzels
- Honey Roasted Peanuts
- Unsalted Butter
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Seasoned Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the Chex, Cheerios, Pretzels, and Peanuts, and mix them well together.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, then whisk in the Worcestershire Sauce, Seasoned Salt, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder.
- Place a sheet of aluminum foil to fit in the Air Fryer, rolling up the sides so that the air can still circulate.
- Spray the foil with olive oil cooking spray and evenly pour the mix into the air fryer, right on top of the foil.
- Evenly pour the butter mixture over the snack mix.
- Using the air fryer, cook at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes, stir it up, and then cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until your desired doneness.
Tips for Making Air Fryer Chex Mix:
This can be made gluten-free or regular depending on your personal preference and needs. If you do plan to make it gluten-free, the main difference will be using gluten-free pretzels.
We used to make this as kids with my grandma; she always called it ‘goop’. She would put anything in the cupboards into the mix, so you can get creative, too. It was always a surprise what would be in Grandma’s goop each year!
She would also go heavy on the Worcestershire sauce, which actually just made it so much better. That means, in my opinion, the more the better!
This recipe can be made in a traditional Air Fryer or added to your list of Ninja Foodi Recipes.
- Do not overcrowd the basket!
- Always check all ingredients before using if you need to make this gluten-free. The Lea and Perkins Worcestershire Sauce is what we use for this.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Let it fully cool before serving.
- Stir up or check on the mix frequently.
Can you use aluminum foil in the air fryer?
It’s best to use aluminum foil in the air fryer to make sure the ingredients don’t fall through the holes in your air fryer basket. If using foil, be sure to roll the sides up so that the air is still circulating in the air fryer. Also, be sure to have food on the foil to weigh it down so that it does not blow into the heating element.
Cooking Time for Air Fryer Chex Mix:
The cooking time for this recipe is going to vary because all air fryers heat differently. It’s best to cook this at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes, then stir it up and add 3 minutes. In my Ninja Foodi Air Fryer, this takes about 6-7 minutes to fully cook.
We like ours to be crispy too, even a little burnt on the sides.
Variations of Chex Mix:
- Spicy Chex Mix – Add in sriracha or hot sauce.
- Ranch Chex Mix – Use gluten-free ranch seasoning.
- Sweet and Savory – Add a drizzle of honey or brown sugar.
- Nut-Free – Skip the nuts and add in your favorite crunchy addition.
How do you store Air Fryer Chex Mix?
Store the Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Air Fryer Chex Mix is simple to make for many occasions, from holiday parties to gifts, plus you can easily make this gluten-free if needed too, for all to enjoy! This recipe is a must-try!
Air Fryer Chex Mix (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Rice or Corn Chex Cereal
- 1 Cup Cheerios
- 1/2 Cup Gluten-Free Pretzels
- 1/2 Cup Honey Roasted Peanuts
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tsp Seasoned Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- Dash of Onion Powder
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the Chex, Cheerios, Pretzels, peanuts, and mix them well together.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, then whisk in the Worcestershire Sauce, Seasoned Salt, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder.
- Place a sheet of aluminum foil to fit in the Air Fryer, rolling it up on the sides so that the air can still circulate.
- Spray the foil with olive oil cooking spray and evenly pour the mix into the air fryer, right on top of the foil.
- Evenly pour the butter mixture over the snack mix.
- Using the air fryer, cook at 350°F for 3 minutes, stir it up, and then cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until your desired doneness.
Nutrition
Heather says
This sounds good. Could I use gf Rice Kriipies? Also, I have found gf pretzels to be bullet hard. Can you recommend a brand that isn’t or an alternative to the pretzels?
Thx
Kristy says
I haven’t tried those in it, but it’s pretty versatile so it’d probably work. I really like Snyder’s Gluten-Free Pretzels, I’ve found those at Walmart.
Karen Ewert says
Hi. What do you mean by seasoned salt?
🙂
chris chambers says
Can I ask what you mean when you say “roll up the foil sides”?
Kristy says
Sort of like a little bowl in the air fryer, you just roll it up on the sides to make a ‘bowl’ that way there is still air circulating around it. You don’t want all the air in the basket cut off. Does that make sense?
Joanne says
We love homemade Chex and I too tend to use whatever we have in the cabinet (and extra Worcestershire sauce!) but I never thought of cooking it in the air fryer. That’s a great idea.
Natasha Mairs says
We have just bought our first air fryer and I can’t wait to make different things in it. I will definitely be trying this on. I would love it if you could share it on my new Serenity Saturday link party at http://www.serenityyou.com
Charlene says
My mom called Chex Mix, “Goop” as well! It’s not Christmas until someone breaks out the Goop. Looking forward to making a smaller air fryer batch!
Kristy says
Oh my goodness, I love that!!!
Paula says
This sounds like a great snack. I don’t have the best luck with the air fryer. Things don’t turn out the greatest for me. I’m going to pass this on to some friends though.
Thanks bunches for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend. I’m so happy you’re here.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.