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    Mar 15, 2023 by Farwin.

    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

    These Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are a GAME CHANGER! With perfectly melted cheese, crunchy toasted bread every bite is pure bliss! Serve with soup for a meal or on its own any time!

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    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Air fryer makes the best grilled cheese sandwich! They are life-changing! I was hooked to them after my first bite. If you haven't tried making grilled cheese in the Air fryer you're missing out. This is an easy recipe even beginners can make!

    No more standing near the stove and flipping and waiting for the cheese to melt. The circulating air in the Air fryer makes the bread perfectly crisp without burning while the cheese inside melts to ooey-gooey perfection.

    I love to have my grilled cheese sandwich on its own or served with a bowl of soup for dinner for a complete meal! It's the perfect comfort food!

    You can use your favorite bread for this recipe. Slices of good sourdough bread or artisan bread would be wonderful! I have used regular white sandwich bread here to show that any bread will work and they all taste so good!

    As for the cheese, my favorites are sharp Cheddar and jalapeno spiced Monterey Jack. Any good melting cheese like Swiss, Havarti or Pepper Jack will work as well. Use the cheese slices or grated cheese for best results! Pre shredded cheese might not be the best in this recipe!

    Why we love Grilled Cheese in The Air Fryer:

    • So darn good!
    • Perfectly toasted bread
    • Melty cheese
    • Beginner friendly
    • Quick and easy

    INGREDIENTS

    We just need a few simple ingredients for this air fryer grilled cheese!

    • Bread - use your favorite bread. Sourdough, artisan, or sandwich bread all work. You'll have to change the cooking times slightly depending on how brown you want it to be.
    • Softened butter/ mayonnaise - I use butter but some use mayonnaise too. Choose what works for you! Both taste great in this sandwich.
    • Cheese - Use a good melting cheese. Cheddar cheese, Monterey jack, Swiss cheese, Pepper jack all work well.

    Step by Step Process to Air Fry Grilled Cheese

    bread to make air fryer grilled cheese
    Place your favorite bread slices on a cutting board.
    speading butter or mayo on the bread
    I like to spread a little butter on the inside of the sandwich. This is totally optional.
    place cheese on the bread
    Place your cheese on the bread.

    buttering the outside of the bread
    Close the sandwich and butter the outside.

    inserting a toothpick on the bread
    Insert a toothpick or two so the top sandwich will stay in place.
    air fried grilled cheese in the air fryer basket
    Air fry at 370F for 4 to 5 minutes, flip the sandwich and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
    grilled cheese in air fryer

    How To Make Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

    Here's how to make the best grilled cheese sandwiches in the air fryer:

    1. Place your bread on the cutting board.
    2. Butter the slices. This is totally optional and you can choose to butter only the outside of the sandwich.
    3. Keep your sliced or grated cheese on top of the bread and close the sandwich.
    4. Spread butter on the outside of the sandwich.
    5. Insert a toothpick into the sandwich.
    6. Preheat the air fryer at 370F for 3 to 5 minutes.
    7. Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side for another 4 minutes or until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
    8. Serve warm.

    Best Tips

    • You can skip buttering the bread. But spreading some butter on the outside will give you a nice toasted sandwich without drying it out.
    • Use a toothpick to keep the top slice of bread in place while air frying.
    • Preheat the Air fryer to cook fast and to make the grilled cheese sandwich crispy.
    • If you're cooking several sandwiches, place them in a single layer and cook in batches.

    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Variations

    You can include many flavors to your grilled cheese sandwiches and they are endless! Here are some of my favorites:

    • Chopped jalapeno
    • Red chili flakes or chili paste
    • Fresh or dried herbs
    • Zaatar
    • Everything Bagel seasoning
    air fried grilled cheese sandwich showing a cheese pull

    Questions About Grilled Cheese in Air Fryer

    How long should I Air fry my sandwich?

    In a preheated Air fryer it takes about 8 to 10 minutes to cook the grilled cheese sandwich. Flip the sandwich halfway through.

    What temperature should I use for my air fryer grilled cheese?

    You can cook your sandwich at 370F or 375F or 180C to 190C.

    How to store?

    If you have any leftovers, wrap them in a plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge for 3 days.

    Can I reheat grilled cheese in air fryer?

    Yes, reheat your air fryer grilled cheese sandwich at 300F for 3 to 4 minutes until it's warm.

    air fryer grilled cheese cut in half and in a plate

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    Check out my Air Fryer Recipe Collection for more Air fryer recipes.

    If you like this recipe, I’d love it if you can give me a rating and comment! Share it with your family and friends! ❤️

    Recipe

    Perfect Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

    grilled cheese cooked in air fryer on a plate
    These Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are a GAME CHANGER! With perfectly melted cheese, crunchy toasted bread every bite is pure bliss! Serve with soup for a meal or on its own any time!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dinner, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
    Calories 406 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 slices bread
    • 1 to 2 teaspoon butter
    • 2 or 3 slices cheese Cheddar, Monterey jack, Swiss, Pepper jack or any melting cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Place your bread on the cutting board. Butter the slices. This is totally optional and you can choose to butter only the outside of the sandwich.
    • Keep your sliced or grated cheese on top of the bread and close the sandwich.
    • Spread butter on the outside of the sandwich. Insert a toothpick to keep the top slice in place.
    • Preheat the air fryer at 370F for 3 to 5 minutes. Place the sandwich in the air fryer basket and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Remove the toothpick. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side for another 4 minutes or until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted. Serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 sandwichCalories: 406 kcalTotal Carbs: 29 gProtein: 19.6 gFat: 22.9 gSaturated Fat: 12.9 gFiber: 1.5 g
    Keyword air fryer, bread, easy, grilled cheese, quick
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