Air Fryer Chex Mix is a quick, savory snack you can make at home. It tastes like the store-bought version but lets you control the ingredients, seasonings, and sodium level.
What I Love About This Recipe
- Quick and easy. Prep takes under 10 minutes and cooking in the air fryer is about 5 minutes—much faster than oven methods that can take up to an hour.
- Customizable. Use Rice, Corn or Wheat Chex, Cheerios, and peanuts as shown, or swap in pretzels, Goldfish, bagel chips, cashews, or other favorites.
- Plenty of savory flavor. Worcestershire sauce plus seasoned salt and garlic powder deliver an addictive salty-savory profile.
- Stores well. Kept in an airtight container, this mix stays crisp for about two weeks.
Recipe Tips
- For a sweet-and-salty variation, stir in M&Ms or dried cranberries (craisins) just before serving so they don’t melt or soften.
- To add heat, mix in 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper with the seasonings.
- Air fryer models vary—use the suggested time as a guideline and watch the first batch to determine your ideal cook time.
- Depending on your air fryer capacity, cook in 2–3 batches. Overcrowding prevents even crisping.
Storage
Cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
More Air Fryer Snacks
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries
- Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Crackers
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
Air Fryer Chex Mix
A fast, savory snack you can tailor to your taste. Better than store-bought and ready in minutes.
Snack
American
air fryer, cereal
10 minutes
5 minutes
8
229 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup Wheat Chex cereal
- 1 cup Cheerios
- 2/3 cup salted peanuts
Instructions
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Place the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave about 20 seconds to melt.
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Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and garlic powder until combined with the melted butter.
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Add the cereals and peanuts to the bowl and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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Place about half the mixture in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Spread the cooked mix on a baking sheet to cool.
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Repeat with the remaining mixture, then let all batches cool completely before storing.
Calories from Fat 135
Nutritional info is an estimate and may vary by brands, measurements, and cooking methods.