Air Fryer Chex Mix is salty, savory snack mix that is crunchy and delicious. This party mix has a buttery flavor with seasonings that are absorbed into the cereal, pretzels, crackers and nuts for amazing taste in every bite. This snack mix recipe is super versatile, so you can customize it how you like! This Chex Party snack mix is really easy and quicker to make in an air fryer.
The Classic Party Snack Mix
Chex party mix recipe is a classic party snack. The combination of buttery and savory flavors, along with the crunchy texture makes this one of the most popular snacks that I know of!
Making Chex Mix in the air fryer is a game changer! It cooks much faster, and you don't have to turn on your oven!
Serving Ideas
Serve Chex Mix at birthday parties, family game nights, Holiday gatherings, on road trips, and it's a perfect game day snack.
Show your favorite teacher or helper your appreciation by gifting a bag of this Chex Snack Mix with a cute ribbon tied around it!
What is in Chex Snack Mix?
The ingredients are simple. The great thing about this recipe is that there are so many ways to customize it. I've listed several tasty variations below.
• Chex® Cereal – I like a variety such as Corn, Rice, and Wheat. Use Crispix brand if you can't get Chex®.
• Cheerios® Cereal – Use original Cheerios.
• Pretzels – Use a combination of pretzel sticks and the mini twists shapes for a fun variety. Or try mini bagel chips or rye chips.
• Peanuts – Unsalted roasted works best as they will get too salty if you use salted. Try cashews, almonds, or pecans.
• Oyster Crackers – Small and round with plenty of surface to absorb the sauce. Or try Goldfish crackers, or cheese crackers.
• Salted Butter – Adds a rich flavor and makes a sauce that absorbs into the dry ingredients.
• Seasonings – paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper.
• Worcestershire Sauce – Classic ingredient that adds amazing savory flavor.
Snack Mix Variations
Switch up the Seasoning: I've seen people use a packet of ranch dressing mix in place of the seasonings. Just add to the melted butter and Worcestershire.
Make it Spicy: I like to add a few dashes of hot sauce to the sauce mixture. Or use Spicy Cheese-It crackers.
Add Something Sweet: Try chocolate chips, M&Ms or Reese’s pieces to the cooled mix. Or add some Craisins®.
How to Make Chex Mix in the Air Fryer
1) Gather everything you'll need. Add the cereal, crackers, pretzels and nuts to a large mixing bowl.
2) Mix it up.
3) In a saucepan, melt the butter (this photo shows a whole stick. You'll use a third of that).
4) After the butter melts, add in the seasonings and Worcestershire sauce. Stir, bring to boil, stirring, then take off the heat.
5) Let the sauce cool down a little.
6) Pour sauce over the cereal mixture and use a spatula to gently mix well so everything gets coated and absorbed.
6) Add the mix to the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 4 minutes. Then shake the mixture after 4 minutes and then cook for 3 more minutes.
7) Put mixture on a cookie sheet or in a large dish to cool before enjoying.
How to Make Chex Mix in the Oven
Preheat oven to 250°F. After mixing with the sauce, pour the mix onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool on paper towels before serving.
How to Store Chex Party Mix
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. I like to use the gallon size zip-closure baggies.
Freeze: You can freeze this snack mix in freezer baggies for up to 2 months.
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If you make this tasty Chex Mix recipe in the air fryer, please let me know how you liked it. Just leave a comment with a star rating below!
Air Fryer Chex Mix is a party mix with a buttery flavor with seasonings that are absorbed into the cereal, pretzels, crackers and nuts for amazing taste in every bite.
- 2 cups Chex Cereal
- ½ cup Cheerios Cereal
- 1 cup Pretzels Sticks
- ½ cup Mini Pretzels
- ½ cup Peanuts, roasted, unsalted
- 1 cup Oyster Crackers
- ⅓ stick Salted Butter
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon Pepper
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Add the Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzels, peanuts, and oyster crackers in a large mixing bowl, and mix well.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the remaining ingredients and stir until it starts to boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
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Pour the sauce over the mix and using a spatula, toss the mix until fully coated and absorbed.
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Add the mix to the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 4 minutes*. Then shake the mixture after 4 minutes and then cook for 3 more minutes.
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Pour mixture onto a cookie sheet or in a large dish to cool before enjoying.
*Air fryers vary in size and power, so you may need to cook in batches, and/or adjust cook time for desired results.
Oven Directions
Preheat oven to 250°F. After mixing with the sauce, pour the mix onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on paper towels.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. I like to use the gallon size zip-closure baggies.
Freeze: You can freeze this snack mix in freezer baggies for up to 2 months.
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