Airfryer Cheese Twists: Homemade vs Ready Made

I bought some ready made cheese twists recently and I wondered if the homemade version would be cheaper. So I have made some Airfryer cheese twists and have compared the costs against the ready made version, all in the cost breakdown which you can pause if you fancy.
hope you enjoy...
Kerry :)
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[@pikricky]

I make something similar to that with Heidi,I take ready rolled puff pastry and cut it in half then spread Nutella on one half and put the other half on top and then cut them into strips like you did and twist them,she loves Nutella and pastry,puff or filo,those look delicious Kerry,another enjoyable video flower Xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh I'm going to have to try that Ricky😋😋😋 thank you as well! Xx

[@christinemurray9407]

Glad you liked the cook book Kerry. I love watching you .💐

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh Christine that was a lovely surprise 💕💕I've been browsing its pages and will try some of the recipes soon👌💕thank you so much again xxx

[@micheleselvage8873]

OMGeeeee you now have over 3,ooo subscribers! Whoop Whoop! Well deserved 🥰🥰🥰

[@budgetcookinguk]

Its flippin amazing Michele, am truly stunned🥴🥴🥴

[@diancox8342]

Kerry regarding cheese straws. Roll out 2 sheets of pastry cover. 1 layer with v, thick strong cheese put the other sheet over the top and. And cut into strips, brush with egg wash and bake yummy, dian😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oooo yummy Dian😋💕💕thank you, great method - will make a note and give it a go👍💕

[@Orah]

Love seeing you open up your gifts! So well deserved! Thanks again Kerry! 🤗

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thanks so much 😊💕💕

[@pajmc7935]

Love your vids, successes and fails. Congrats on reaching 3000 subs. That's going to climb and climb I'm sure.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you so much!💕 Am blown away honestly

[@robertgavin980]

Love your vids and your no nonsense approach 👍🙂 keep making them .

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you v much Robert😃👍

[@bimboclack7079]

As always absolutely brilliant 👏 👌 looking forward to the next one 👍

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Jimbo you are so kind💕💕

[@joanedwards1120]

You can never have enough cheese kerry it's my favourite food x great vid

[@budgetcookinguk]

Me too Joan me too😋💕💕

[@janebrandon]

I haven't made cheese twists for years, but always used mature cheddar instead of parmesan and they always came out lovely and cheesy.

[@budgetcookinguk]

I think your cheese twists would be a lot better than mine Jane😄I will use cheddar cheese next time👍

[@kevinhendon]

Nice video & well done. I have made these a lot since getting the Air Fryer, "Tiny Tip"...Obviously more cheese inside as you mentioned, but also either use egg wash on the top's or melted butter, with some more cheese on the tops, you will love em😉👍👏

[@sharonhyatt8827]

They look so nice I love cheese straws kerry but never made them may be I will give them ago.thanks kerry for sharing u are one in a million 😘

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you Sharon💕if you do make some, use cheddar cheese instead of parmesan and egg wash before final sprinkle (I flippin forgot the egg wash!🤦‍♀️)😄👍💕

[@MH-qg4yl]

Yummy ❤homemade cheese straws my fav😋😘

[@janetroberts2262]

I agree, more cheese and maybe a stronger cheddar will give more flavour than Parmesan and will definitely melt better, plus a topping of cheese near the end of baking, I looove cheese and cheese twists 😋❤️ Great gifts from your followers ❤

[@martinh5516]

Hey there new subscriber here also from Colchester lol just bought the cosori dual blaze, hope to learn loads of recipes from you

[@loismaudson6322]

going to make these this weekend

[@budgetcookinguk]

Don't do what I did Lois and forget to egg wash them🙈😄💕

[@jennifermharvey9882]

Calm down excited Kerry

[@2dazzel]

Cheese twists yummy gonna give it a go myself anything like that homemade the best tasting loving your vids😀

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Kim!💕cannot believe I forgot to egg wash them🤦‍♀️😄

[@pameladungar482]

Another winner recipe, we are blue cheeses fans so I will use stilton in the pastry and sprinkle with strong cheddar for the last few minutes. Guess my diet is out the window ......again🥰

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh no Pamela I am sorry☺️your version sounds flippin delish 😋

[@emilythefox3710]

Adding about a 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of dried mustard powder to the cheese mix will help bring out the flavour of the cheese more. I would plump for a nice tasting cheddar to go into the mix as I find Parmesan can be a bit bland on it's own but good when mixed with other cheese varieties.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Top tip Emily👍thank you, I have mustard powder as well👌a few of you have said cheddar instead and I am inclined to agree! Next time, will use cheddar and do the mustard powder addition 😃👍👍

[@karentoynton8948]

I used to grate cheese on top of the ones I used to do for our boys years ago, but used cheddar before cooking. They were their favourite. I did also use cheddar inside but more of it with a little mustard. I don’t think Parmesan melts well.

[@susanscott1941]

Before baking I always preheat my ninja draws so the crisp plate is always hot to start of with .. excellent recipe love them ❤

[@budgetcookinguk]

Good tip thank you Susan👍💕💕

[@Silverdale15]

Freezing cold 🥶😨😨🥶🥶🥶in Kent 🥶😨😨🥶my ex use to get excited about cardboard lol 😆you seem to be in my every day life Kerry it's lovely 😍❤️😂cheese twists yummy 😋wow it's xmas again 🤣🤣🤣🤣at this rate you will need an extension to house everything 😂😂😂😂😂

[@budgetcookinguk]

Freezing here too🥶🥶😄esp at night brrrr. Thank you so much for watching, it's much appreciated 🥰🥰🥰 need an extension, this house is sooo small lol

[@mowood3289]

I make cheese straws .In lidal l get puff pasty already roll 1.09p cut it in half egg wash half sprinkle cheese on egg wash and sandwich it with your other half and cut into straps there beautiful and so easy to do love your channel l am a new bee xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Great method Mo, nice n easy 👍💕sounds perfect, I've got lots of puff pastry left - will get Jim to help make over the weekend 👌

[@Bevieevans8]

Gran Padano is a vegetarian option to parmesan. It's just an Italian hard cheese. Thanks for the video by the way

[@budgetcookinguk]

Ahhh is it thank you Beverley 😃👍💕 it's the only cheese that looks vaguely like a parmesan in lidl, lasts for ages.

[@lindalawson7400]

Hi Kerry put a damp cloth under you chopping board it will stop it from moving

[@patpowell6684]

I use the trays for putting my sausage rolls on it’s easier to turn them over and they don’t break up….also my pie dishes fit on making shepherds pies etc easier to get out. Bye 💁🏼‍♀️oh by the way I looked on Amazon and couldn’t find that same book but will look through and get myself one. 🎉 thanks.

[@SirSpuddy]

Hello 👋 have you had ago doing greggs bacon and cheese wraps in air fryer I did some and omg so good, use puff pastry loads of cheddar and smoked bacon. Plz have ago I think you will love them.

[@budgetcookinguk]

I will! 3 ingredients I love lol, I have made ham n cheese wraps but bacon (smoked) would be on another level😋thank you for the suggestion 👍👍

[@Karen-tu9xy]

Try adding dried chilli flakes with the cheese it’s amazing.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh that's a good call Karen 👌💕

[@jaquelinehighfield5436]

Yummy they look good 😋😋xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Jaqueline 💕💕💕

[@bimboclack7079]

Thanks

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh my gosh thank you soooo much Jim🥰🥰🥰🥰you are very generous xx

[@gailgulliver8970]

Thank you Kerry I can remember making these at school happy days ..xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

It's a pleasure Gail💕

[@keithalisonpreston9327]

Never made cheese twists might give them ago . When i make anything with loose topping on crumble ect i use the roast button on my Ninja it stops the blowing off. 😂xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Ah great idea, I need to remember that😄👍👍

[@bella123439]

Hi Kerry you are a jack of all trades i watched the post at the allotment would it be possible for you to get some boards and make raised beds it makes it easier to work the plot keep a patch for a compost pile my mrs watched it with me and laughed when she saw the wheel barrow in the car 😀✋

[@budgetcookinguk]

Your mrs would have had a right laugh if she'd seen me trying to get the wheelbarrow into the car🤣 the neighbours must have wondered what I was up to lol, reminiscent of john cleese and fawlty towers. I need to look into deep beds and the best/cheapest material to line it with, definitely worth a ponder. Wood is super expensive I think

[@bella123439]

@@budgetcookinguk yes Kerry building sites used to be a great place for scaffolding boards but with peop[le getting wood burning stoves its like hens teeth now ATB

[@suzannewilson2571]

Grana paramo , I think is much superior than Parmigiano. When it’s matured it has a much nuttier flavour. It just boils down to personal preference. Love your vids. Do you still want cardboard. I have loads? …Let me know. X

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Suzanne👍💕I've learnt a lot about these particular italian cheeses which is fab, I love that. Such a knowledgable bunch👌💕 thank you v much re offer of cardboard that's very kind of you, I got tons from Iceland and can keep going back for more - happy days😄👍

[@jonjones.]

They look good, maybe try some stronger cheese next time something like grated mature cheddar ?

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Jon😃👍definitely using cheddar next time, I adapted an online recipe but I agree cheddar a better option

[@inky1964]

Can you give me details of the knife you use please thank you

[@budgetcookinguk]

I cannot remember where I bought those little knives (it was in an actual shop) but I've found same ones online. They're great little knives, really handy in the kitchen 👍 www.desertcart.co.uk/products/6305382-joie-26028-stainless-steel-flexible-paring-garnishing-knives-set-of-4-colors-vary?gclid=CjwKCAiArY2fBhB9EiwAWqHK6i7Lyqo_iPC5sLUJArzYU9Fuu0MajRIpUnUzZvOlzP8ucPw6GQYMDBoCQ5oQAvD_BwE

[@inky1964]

Thankyou for your response with respect.

[@jennifermharvey9882]

Chives and more seasoning

[@patriciadefreitas6191]

Why didn’t you place the cheese straws in the air fryer on the parchment paper,Is that an option ❤️❤️❤️

[@jonjones.]

It is an option but the idea is that the air circulates underneath the crisper plater to cook the bottom so by using parchment paper you are blocking the holes so it wouldn’t cook as well and would require turning more often.

[@budgetcookinguk]

It probably is an option Patricia 👍 but I kind of feel that putting something like parchment or a liner will slow down cooking, food seems to cook better if the air is allowed to circulate. 😃👍

[@patriciadefreitas6191]

@@budgetcookingukHi Iam keen to get myself a airfryer but don’t know enough about them,wondering what one’s best for just 2 people who sometimes have 3-4 other people…Loving your cooking 🧑‍🍳 videos very informative with lots of tips.Thank you for sharing as much as you do xx 💐🌷🌷🌷💐❤️❤️❤️

[@budgetcookinguk]

@@patriciadefreitas6191aww no problem at all Patricia, you're wise to do your research👍💕 I cook everyday using my ninja AF451 (same size as AF400) the af300 is just a bit smaller by a few litres. The af300 perfect for 2 but if you're going to occasionally cook for 4 then the AF400 or AF451 would be perfect (the only difference between the 2 is the AF451 has an integral probe and a different front panel. Size wise exactly the same) 2 drawers is the key, I do a chicken in one, roasties in the other. While chicken is resting i pop in the stuffing balls into that Drawer. I do have to rotate the roasties as ones at the top cook quicker than ones at the bottom, near the end I threw in the Yorkshire made before I put the roasties into Drawer 2. Reheating food, its amazing and quick, pastries amazing, pies etc 👌. I sold lots of unwanted toot on Facebook marketplace to offset the cost. Atb Kerry😃👍💕

[@kjodleken8810]

I bet you could cook those halfway and then throw them in the freezer. Then you would have the best of both worlds: homemade and convenience.

[@budgetcookinguk]

That is a fab idea thank you, I've still got lots of puff pastry left from that HUGE Iceland block, will try that but use cheddar instead👌👌

[@tracimckinven2520]

I use the racks for bacon ans sausages

[@budgetcookinguk]

Ooo good idea Traci, which goes underneath? I find underneath doesn't cook as well as it's being covered by the top shelf so have to swap around midway - a bit of a faff🥴

[@callmebeth]

Not egg washing them?

[@noreenrichardson3891]

Same thought here

[@budgetcookinguk]

Blimey I forgot to do that!! 🤦‍♀️😄

[@callmebeth]

@@budgetcookinguk your extra Parmesan topping would have stuck better. I love cheese twists. Made a load of them at New Year as the family love them xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

@@callmebeth cannot believe I forgot the egg wash, what a numpty 🥴😄

[@Carol-os7uk]

Well done Kerry yours look better then mine did 😂

[@budgetcookinguk]

I cannot believe that Carol😄I forgot to egg wash them!! 🤦‍♀️😄

[@daviedamage]

Oh I think your asking for trouble calling grana padano parmesan. Parmesan and grana Padano are made in two different regions in Italy, they’re sort of at war with each other claiming theirs is the best. Just a little fun fact for you…..

[@budgetcookinguk]

🥴😄I googled this after I read your comment...oops lol

[@drummingriffin]

You need a tripod 😁

[@budgetcookinguk]

😄the kitchen is too small, angles have to be facing the ninja. I need a bigger kitchen which isn't gonna happen😩ahh well...

[@deniseclaffey6362]

Thanks

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you so much Denise! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@deniseclaffey6362]

@@budgetcookinguk your welcome love the videos wish I vould of sent more xxx