Description
This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese recipe delivers perfectly toasted, melty cheese sandwiches quickly and effortlessly. Using an air fryer reduces the mess and guarantees a crispy outside with gooey cheese inside, making it an ideal quick lunch or snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces sandwich bread
- 4 slices cheese (2 cheddar and 2 Havarti)
- 3 tablespoons butter (or mayonnaise as an alternative)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Spread butter or mayonnaise evenly on one side of each piece of sandwich bread to ensure a golden, crispy crust when air fried.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place one slice of bread buttered side down in the air fryer basket. Top it with 2 slices of cheese, then cover with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Air Fry First Side: Cook the sandwich at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 minutes. This helps the bread start to crisp and the cheese to begin melting.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the sandwich over and air fry for an additional 4 minutes at 370 degrees Fahrenheit until the bread is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve Warm: Remove the sandwich from the air fryer, let it cool slightly, then serve immediately for the best melty grilled cheese experience.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can use mayonnaise instead of butter.
- Feel free to swap cheddar and Havarti for your favorite cheeses like mozzarella or Swiss.
- Adjust cooking time slightly if your air fryer model runs hotter or cooler.
- Use thick-sliced bread for a heartier sandwich.
- Avoid overfilling to ensure even cooking and easy flipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 508 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 104 mg
