Air Fryer Chex Mix Ready in 10 Minutes

Last Updated on January 3, 2024 by Michele Tripple

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The air fryer steals the show again with this amazing air fryer Chex Mix Recipe! You’ll want to make a big batch of this homemade Chex mix in the air fryer because it’s sure to be a bit hit!

Air Fryer Ranch Chex Mix Recipe

You all know I can’t get enough of my air fryer! From air fryer corn on the cob and air fryer taquitos me and my air fryer are like BFFs! Oh, and I can’t forget about air fryer pizza rolls! Every time I think that I’ve found the best air fryer recipe, another one comes along that I fall in love with too. Right now I’m obsessing over this air fryer Chex mix recipe! 

little hands grabbing air fryer Chex mix

Air Fryer Chex Mix

If you are one of those people who have yet to get an air fryer, now is the time! It’s become a staple in my kitchen because it makes some of our favorite recipes perfect and crispy without all the hassle and time of frying.

This air fryer Chex mix recipe is no exception.  

Chex mix is one of those almost universally liked snack foods. Plus, you can’t go wrong with that yummy ranch flavor. And with the air fryer and my delicious recipe, making your homemade Chex mix is as easy as can be. 

Perfect for Game Night

This homemade Chex mix is perfect for family game night! Try out one of these games to play while you share a delicious treat!

Air Fryer Ranch Chex Mix Recipe

Serves: 6-8

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients for Air Fryer Ranch Chex Mix

ingredients for air fryer snack mix

2 cups wheat Chex  cereal

2 cups rice Chex cereal

2 cups goldfish crackers

2 cups pretzels

4 tbsp butter

1 1-ounce package dry ranch seasoning

How to Make this Air Fryer Ranch Chex Mix Recipe

  • To make your homemade Chex mix, start by grabbing a large bowl and adding your rice Chex, wheat Chex, goldfish, and pretzels. 
  • Place your butter in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for about 15-30 seconds until the butter is completely melted. 
  • Remove it from the microwave and stir in about half of the dry Ranch seasoning package. 
  • Drizzle the seasoned butter over the snack mix and stir well to coat all the pieces. 
  • Take the remaining dry ranch seasoning and sprinkle it over the mixture, stirring again to combine.
  • Now all you need to do is take small batches of the mixture and place them in the basket of the air fryer, cooking at 350 degrees for 5 minutes each. 
  • Let the batches cool and your air fryer Chex mix is ready to enjoy!
close up of hand grabbing air fryer Chex mix

Tips and tricks for homemade Chex mix

  • I love the combination of pretzels, goldfish, and Chex cereal, but you can use any combination of your favorite snack pieces. Try adding in your favorite nuts, crackers, or cereals and see how it tastes. Get creative and see what mixes you like the best! Make sure you let us know in the comments which combo is your family’s favorite. 
  • This is such a great gift to give out to friends and family members. It’s easy to make in big batches and everyone loves it! I always keep some treat bags on hand so that when I make some of this air fryer Chex mix I can easily scoop some up, tie it in a bag, and hand it out for birthday gifts, thinking of you gifts, or party favors. 
  • This makes a great party snack! Save a trip to the store before a game-night or kids party and make up a big batch of this air fryer Chex mix recipe instead. I always make it the day before so it has plenty of time to cool and I don’t have to worry about it while prepping for the party. 

How do I store air fryer Chex mix?

Since your homemade Chex mix doesn’t come in a nice bag like when you buy it at the store, you’ll want to have your own airtight method to store it!

It can be kept at room temperature in any air tight container. I’m loving Wildone storage containers for my pantry that keep my snacks and other foods nice and fresh. Plus they are a great inexpensive way to keep your pantry looking organized.

If kept at room temperature in an airtight container, this air fryer Chex mix recipe will last about 3-4 weeks!

Is it cheaper to make your own Chex mix? 

It sure is! If you have some Chex Mix lovers in your home, this is a great way to save a little bit with a favorite snack.

But the reason my family loves this recipe is because it tastes even better than store-bought Chex mix and we can make our own special combination of snacks. My kids love mixing the big bowl full of yummy snacks whenever I make this!

Cheaper and more delicious.. A win-win! 

air fryer check mix with gold fish pretzels and Chex

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Yield: Serves 6-8

Air Fryer Chex Mix

little hands grabbing air fryer Chex mix

The air fryer steals the show again with this amazing Ranch Chex Mix Recipe! You’ll want to make a big batch of this homemade Chex mix because it’s sure to be a bit hit!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wheat Chex cereal
  • 2 cups rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups goldfish crackers
  • 2 cups pretzels
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 1-ounce package dry ranch seasoning

Instructions

    1. To make your homemade Chex mix, start by grabbing a large bowl and adding your rice Chex, wheat Chex, goldfish, and pretzels.
    2. Place your butter in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for about 15-30 seconds until the butter is completely melted.
    3. Remove it from the microwave and stir in about half of the dry Ranch seasoning package.
    4. Drizzle the seasoned butter over the snack mix and stir well to coat all the pieces.
    5. Take the remaining dry ranch seasoning and sprinkle it over the mixture, stirring again to combine.
    6. Now all you need to do is take small batches of the mixture and place them in the basket of the air fryer, cooking at 350 degrees for 5 minutes each.
    7. Let the batches cool and your air fryer Chex mix is ready to enjoy!

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