Air Fryer S’Mores Dip

Melted chocolate, toasted gooey marshmallows, and crispy crackers…if you love s’mores, you will love this air fryer s’mores dip. It’s super easy to whip up and great for sharing at your next party. Learn how to make it, and check out some delicious serving suggestions!

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• Why You Will Love This Recipe
• Ingredient Notes & Substitutions 
• Step by Step
• Video Instructions
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• Air Fryer S’Mores Dip

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Imagine the classic campfire treat, but even more gooey and rich. The air fryer melts the chocolate and marshmallows together into a decadent, creamy dip with a delightfully toasted top layer.
• You can have fun with it! Whether you like your s'mores with a touch of peanut butter, a sprinkle of sea salt, or even a dash of cinnamon, this recipe is easy to customize. Add your favorite extras to make it uniquely yours!
• It’s quick and convenient. Forget the hassle of building a fire or having to heat up the oven. This dip comes together in under 10 minutes in your air fryer, making it the perfect last-minute dessert for any gathering.
• Air fryer s’mores dip is perfect for sharing. Serve it with graham crackers, cookies, or fruit for dipping, and watch it disappear!

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions 

• Chocolate chips - Milk chocolate chips work great for a classic s'mores flavor, but you can also use semi-sweet, dark chocolate, or a mix.
• Milk - I like adding a few tablespoons of milk when melting the chocolate; it thins it out, giving you a much nicer texture that’s easier to dip into. 
• Marshmallows - You can use small or large marshmallows here. Smaller size ones will melt quicker and perhaps more evenly. Larger ones look more impressive. For this specific version, I used jumbo marshmallows which I cut into two halves. You can also use a mixture of white and pink marshmallows for a pop of color.
• For dipping - You gotta have some Graham Crackers, of course, but consider alternatives like apple slices, strawberries, almond biscotti, or pretzels.
• You will also need a heat-proof round dish that can fit inside the air fryer. I used a small round casserole dish; you could also do small ramekins to make individual portions.

Step by Step

1. Melt the chocolate.

• Some recipes skip this step but I found that if you don’t pre-melt the chocolate first and go straight for the air frying, you end up with well-toasted, melted marshmallows but not completely melted chocolate, that’s hard to dip into. 
• Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl along with 3-4 tablespoons of milk. Microwave on high for a total of 1 minute but in 20-second increments, stirring the chocolate briefly in between. Then remove the bowl and whisk the mixture until smooth. It may look slightly separated at first, but keep whisking and you will get a lovely, thick smooth chocolate sauce. 
• You can also melt the chocolate on low heat on the stovetop.

2. Assemble the dip.

• Add the chocolate sauce to a round, heat-proof ceramic dish (e.g. a casserole or cobbler dish). Make sure the dish fits inside the air fryer. You can also use smaller ramekins.
• If using jumbo marshmallows, cut them in halves. Arrange the marshmallows on top of the chocolate sauce. Don’t press too much. 

3. Air fry the dip.

• Preheat your air fryer to 356°F (175°C) for about 3-4 minutes. Carefully place the s’mores dip dish inside the air fryer. I used the Instant Pot Air Fryer, which has a large basket, perfect for this recipe.
• Air fryer for 6 minutes. Ignore the Turn Food alert but do check on the dip at a 5-minute mark. If the marshmallows look well-toasted and golden brown, you can remove the dip.

4. Serve hot.

Once done, remove the dip dish carefully using a towel and place it on a serving platter or cutting board. Serve with your choice of dippers.

Video Instructions

Expert Tips

• While some recipes don’t use any milk in the chocolate part, I highly recommend adding it to the melted chocolate chips. Using only melted chocolate chips results in a sauce that’s too thick and difficult to dip and mix with the melted marshmallows.
• If you don’t have a microwave, melt the chocolate in milk on a stovetop on low heat. 
• Serve as soon as possible. If the s’mores dip cools down, you can reheat it in the microwave for 1 minute.

FAQs