Cheetos, Cheez-Its, and Parmesan + Air Fryer = Oh My!

cheese crackers

🥗Healthier: whole grain crackers

💰Cheaper: saltines

Whole grain crackers add fiber while saltines are more budget-friendly.

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutritious, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is cheaper.

Measure 1 cup of Cheez-Its and add to a mixing bowl.

Measure 1 cup of Cheetos crunchy and add to the mixing bowl.

Measure 1 cup of pretzel rods and add to the mixing bowl.

Measure 1/2 cup of unsalted cashews and add to the mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.

Add 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the melted butter and whisk to combine.

Pour the butter mixture over the snack mix in the mixing bowl and toss to coat.

Add Parmesan cheese blend to the bowl and toss again to combine.

Preheat the air fryer to 225°F.

Once preheated, add the snack mix to the air fryer and cook for 25 minutes, shaking the basket 2-3 times during cooking.

After 10 minutes, shake the basket and return it to the air fryer for another 10 minutes.

Once the 25 minutes are up, remove the snack mix from the air fryer and spread it out on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

Let the snack mix cool for about 5-10 minutes before storing.

Dust the cooled snack mix with additional Parmesan cheese blend before serving.

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