These easy air fryer creamy cheesecakes are delicious Russian-style cheesecakes (Syrniki) with a smooth, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth texture, surrounded by a crispy caramelized crust. Cooked in Air Fryer in under 10 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 350F/175C for 3 minutes.In a mixing bowl add all ingredients: Cream cheese, egg, flour, sugar, semolina, vanilla extract, and baking powder.Using a spoon or fork, mix all ingredients together until well combined.Divide the mixture into 6 even parts.
Using your hands pick up one part and roll it into a ball. If the dough is too sticky (and this mixture will be sticky), roll the ball lightly in the flour. Or scoop the mixture using a spoon.
Place onto air fryer basket or tray, lined with parchment paper.
Gently shape the ball and press it into a pancake shape and make it approx. 3/4 inch thick. If the pancake is too sticky, gently pat it with a bit of flour.Lightly spray cheesecakes with oil.
Air fry (air crisp mode) at 350F/180C for 5 minutes.Open air fryer, flip each cheesecake on the other side, lightly spray with oil, and fry for an additional 3-4 minutes or until golden brown with a crispy caramelized crust.
Transfer to a plate, let cool a bit, and serve with your favorite topping, like powdered sugar, and top with some fruits. Delicious with a dollop of sour cream on top. Enjoy!
Notes
How to make the Air Fryer Cheesecakes low carb and keto-friendly:Substitute flour for almond flour andSubstitute sugar for granulated sweetener of your choice